Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and their Australian counterparts Richard Marles and Penny Wong will hold the talks to further advance cooperation under the India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar asserted that India's strategic approach to oil purchases amid the Russia-Ukraine war has played a significant role in softening global oil and gas markets, consequently helping manage global inflation.
Jaishankar concluded his five-day visit to the UK on Wednesday, which he described as “timely” after a series of cross-party engagements. He interacted with British PM Rishi Sunak, opposition leader Keir Starmer and his newly-appointed counterpart David Cameron.
Emphasising the significance of credible evidence, Jaishankar categorically stated that there was no involvement of the Indian government in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Jaishankar underscored PM Modi's initiatives such as Beti Padhao Beti Bachao, Jandhan Yojana, Awas Yojana, Digital India and more in transforming India over the last decade. He also stressed the need to reframe the India-UK partnership in light of profound changes in both countries over the years.
Cameron, whose name was announced at around 4 pm (IST), held a meeting with Jaishankar where the duo discussed the deteriorating situation in West Asia, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the issues related to the Indo-Pacific.
Virat Kohli has been in red-hot form in the ongoing Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and became the leading run scorer in the tournament. Jaishankar presented UK PM Rishi Sunak with Kohli's signed bat during his meeting on the occasion of Diwali.
While in the UK, the EAM is expected to attend an event at Lord’s Cricket Ground and address a Diwali Reception organised by the High Commission of India in London on Monday. Later next week, he is also expected at a repatriation ceremony for two ancient temple sculptures from Uttar Pradesh.
Trudeau said that Canada tried to work "collaboratively" and "positively" with New Delhi and added Ottawa will continue to work with Indian counterparts. "This is not a fight we want to be having right now but we will unequivocally always stand up for the rule of law...," added Trudeau.
It is expected that preparations for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's possible visit to India in the next few months will figure in his talks in London during Jaishankar's latest visit to the British Kingdom.
This came months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington where a formal agreement was struck to produce General Electric fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force in India.
Kwatra said that the Indian side raised grave concerns over the recent threat video uploaded by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, wherein he threatened the Indian government and Air India to blow up the flight on November 19.
The American delegation at the '2+2' ministerial dialogue was led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh headed the Indian side.
The 2+2 Dialogue, which has strategic importance for both the US and India, kickstarted on Friday at a time when the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (Israel-Hamas war) and Europe (Russia-Ukraine war) were at their zenith.
Austin last visited India on June 2023 when he held a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will reach India tomorrow to co-chair the dialogue alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on November 07 met his Malaysian counterpart Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir in New Delhi. Both ministers will co-chair the 6th India-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting. The Joint Commission Meeting will review the progress of Enhanced Strategic Partnership in the area
This would be the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate. Both sides will take stock of contemporary regional issues and exchange views about shared priorities on cooperation.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on November 07 met his Malaysian counterpart Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir in New Delhi. Both ministers will co-chair the 6th India-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting.
Bhutan's King Wangchuck's high-profile trip to India comes amid renewed push by Bhutan and China for an early settlement of their decades-old boundary dispute.
Jaishankar said that he focused on taking forward the renewed defence and security partnership between India and Italy. This is the last leg of four-day visit to key European nations Portugal and Italy.
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