Blinken and Jaishankar discuss need to ensure freedom of navigation in Red Sea: U.S.
The Hindu
Washington Secretary of State Antony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discuss Red Sea navigation and Indo-U.S. partnership.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Germany discussed the need to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, highlighting how the U.S. and India play important roles in safeguarding economic stability in the volatile region.
The two leaders met on February 16 on the sidelines of the prestigious Munich Security Conference in the German city.
“Mr. Blinken and Mr. Jaishankar discussed the need to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea,” State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a readout of the meeting.
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Mr. Blinken highlighted that the respective U.S. and Indian approaches to maritime security in the Red Sea are mutually reinforcing and play important roles in safeguarding economic stability in the region, he said.
They also discussed ongoing work to ensure lasting peace and security in the Middle East, Mr. Miller said.