India and US Discuss Strengthened Cooperation on Global Security at G7 Meet

India and US relations: On November 26, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions at the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. Their conversation focused on enhancing India-US relations, with an emphasis on global security and collaborative efforts.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

During their meeting, both leaders emphasized the growing cooperation between the two nations. In a social media post, Blinken shared a photo with Jaishankar and wrote, “The US and India are stronger when we are working together.” He highlighted the importance of continued collaboration to ensure global security and prosperity. Jaishankar echoed similar sentiments, stating that they discussed the “state of the world” and the ongoing progress in the India-US partnership.

US Commitment to Global Security

US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller, confirmed that the US is committed to coordinating with India on global security challenges. He added that both Jaishankar and Blinken reaffirmed the strong, ongoing commitment of the two countries to deepen their bilateral ties. This commitment was further highlighted in a readout shared with reporters.

G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Jaishankar's visit to Italy was part of the broader G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting, where he engaged with foreign ministers from several countries, including South Korea, Japan, and Italy.

Meeting with the Italian Foreign Minister

Jaishankar’s discussion with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, was particularly warm. They talked about opportunities in various sectors such as technology, clean energy, fertilizers, railways, and investments. Jaishankar also mentioned that they exchanged views on the International Maritime Economic Corridor (IMEC), the situation in Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region. He also expressed anticipation for Tajani’s visit to India in 2025.

Collaboration with South Korea

Jaishankar also met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. He praised the growing partnership between the two countries, especially in areas like the Indo-Pacific, economic growth, defense ties, and technological collaboration.

Discussions with Japan

In his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Jaishankar shared that the two leaders discussed ways to enhance their strategic partnership, focusing on further cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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SUMMARY

On November 26, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met at the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, to discuss enhancing India-US collaboration on global security and prosperity. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated the US's ongoing efforts to work closely with India on global security issues.

In addition, Jaishankar held talks with foreign ministers from South Korea, Japan, and Italy. He and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani discussed opportunities in technology, clean energy, and investment. During his meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, Jaishankar emphasized the growing partnership in the Indo-Pacific, defense, and technology. With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, they focused on advancing their strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.