US-India Partnership: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is attending the US-India Strategic Partnership meeting, is seen alighting from an auto in New Delhi. Also tasted the taste of Masala Chai. He has mentioned this in his tweet.
Antony wrote in his tweet, ‘Thanks to the staff of the US Consulate in several states, including Hyderabad and Mumbai, for helping advance the partnership between America and India. Happy to meet their families. I appreciate their hard work and commitment. Secretary Blinken also participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting.
A pleasure to meet with our staff from @USAndIndia, @USAndHyderabad, @USAndKolkata, @USAndChennai, @USAndMumbaiand their families. I’m deeply grateful for their hard work and commitment to strengthen our people to people ties and advance the #USIndia strategic partnership. pic.twitter.com/GXEJUJs8aR
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 3, 2023
Blinken is very happy with the hospitality of India
The US Secretary of State wrote in another tweet, US-India partnership is important. My visit reflects the strength of our partnership and the strong commitment we share to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Thank you for the hospitality and leadership of India.
Met with dynamic women civil society leaders today in India. Over cups of masala chai we discussed their important work across India on women’s empowerment, recognizing that it enriches and strengthens both our countries. pic.twitter.com/Ad9at43Nrt
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 3, 2023
Discussion on women empowerment with Masala Chai
The US Secretary of State wrote in his third tweet, today met the progressive women of Indian society. Over Masala Chai we discuss her important work across India on women empowerment. It enriches and strengthens both our countries.
The #USIndia partnership is consequential. My visit reflects the power of our partnership and the strong commitment we share to safeguarding the Indo-Pacific. Thankful for India’s hospitality and leadership, and ready to partner on the ambitious agenda for their G20 Presidency. pic.twitter.com/T71QeBb0NE
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 3, 2023
Discussion on China’s increasing aggression in Quad meeting
The Quad foreign ministers comprehensively reviewed the situation in the Indo-Pacific at a meeting in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting, chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, was attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
The meeting took place in the backdrop of growing global concerns over China’s increasing aggression in the strategically important region.
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