New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and US work closely in defence and foreign policy matters which has a larger resonance.
“At a time when it is particularly important to uphold a rules-based international order, the ability of India and the US to work closely in defence and foreign policy has a larger resonance. Together, we can make a real difference when it comes to regional and global challenges, whether it is in respecting territorial integrity, promoting maritime, domain awareness, countering terrorism or ensuring prosperity,” Jaishankar said at the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
“Over the last two decades, our bilateral relationship has grown steadily in its substance, facets and significance. The accompanying comfort levels today enable us to engage much more intensively on matters of national security. This format is clearly tailored to that purpose,” Jaishankar added.
He continued,” Together, we can make a real difference when it comes to regional and global challenges, whether it is in respecting territorial integrity, promoting maritime domain awareness, countering terrorism or ensuring prosperity.”