India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue addresses West Asian conflict and Chinese interference in Indo-Pacific region

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in the fifth 2+2 ministerial meeting held in Delhi. The talks covered an array of critical topics, including the West Asian conflict, defence cooperation, and addressing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly regarding Chinese interference and provocative actions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the tangible growth in India’s trade and foreign investment as evidence of the relationship between the two nations.