India’s overseas Secy meets US Deputy Secy of State; talks on bilateral ties, Ukraine & Indo-Pacific
By PTI
WASHINGTON, D.C: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has met Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman right here and mentioned Indo-US ties and methods to additional advance their bilateral safety and regional cooperation, the scenario within the Indo-Pacific area and Ukraine.
During the assembly on Monday, Sherman underscored the US’s dedication to the folks of Ukraine within the face of Russia’s unlawful battle of aggression, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price mentioned.
“They also discussed ways to improve regional and multilateral coordination, including via the Quad partnership in the Indo-Pacific region,” he mentioned.
The Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprising India, the United States, Japan and Australia was arrange in 2017 to counter China’s aggressive behaviour within the Indo-Pacific area.
The two leaders additionally “reaffirmed our shared commitment to democratic principles, regional security and prosperity, and strengthening people-to-people ties,” Price mentioned.
“Great meeting Indian Foreign Secretary @AmbVMKwatra to discuss #USIndia relations and advance our security and regional cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific region and the world,” Sherman tweeted.
India, the US and several other different world powers have been speaking about the necessity to guarantee a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific within the backdrop of China’s rising navy manoeuvring within the resource-rich area.
China claims almost all the disputed South China Sea, although Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all declare elements of it. Beijing has constructed synthetic islands and navy installations within the South China Sea. China additionally has territorial disputes with Japan within the East China Sea.
Kwatra is on an official journey to the town. He arrived in Washington DC from New York on Sunday evening.
WASHINGTON, D.C: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has met Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman right here and mentioned Indo-US ties and methods to additional advance their bilateral safety and regional cooperation, the scenario within the Indo-Pacific area and Ukraine.
During the assembly on Monday, Sherman underscored the US’s dedication to the folks of Ukraine within the face of Russia’s unlawful battle of aggression, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price mentioned.
“They also discussed ways to improve regional and multilateral coordination, including via the Quad partnership in the Indo-Pacific region,” he mentioned.
The Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprising India, the United States, Japan and Australia was arrange in 2017 to counter China’s aggressive behaviour within the Indo-Pacific area.
The two leaders additionally “reaffirmed our shared commitment to democratic principles, regional security and prosperity, and strengthening people-to-people ties,” Price mentioned.
“Great meeting Indian Foreign Secretary @AmbVMKwatra to discuss #USIndia relations and advance our security and regional cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific region and the world,” Sherman tweeted.
India, the US and several other different world powers have been speaking about the necessity to guarantee a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific within the backdrop of China’s rising navy manoeuvring within the resource-rich area.
China claims almost all the disputed South China Sea, although Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all declare elements of it. Beijing has constructed synthetic islands and navy installations within the South China Sea. China additionally has territorial disputes with Japan within the East China Sea.
Kwatra is on an official journey to the town. He arrived in Washington DC from New York on Sunday evening.
