S Jaishankar, Top US Diplomat Hold Talks, No Mention Of India-Canada Row

S Jaishankar and Antony Blinken discussed a full range of issues, including key outcomes of India's G20 presidency.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington on Thursday and discussed a full range of issues, including key outcomes of India's G20 presidency, creation of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, according to the US Department of State, the two leaders Great to meet my friend US Secretary of State @SecBlinken at State Department today.A wide ranging discussion, following up on PM @narendramodi's June visit. Also exchanged notes on global developments.Laid the groundwork of our 2+2 meeting very soon. pic.twitter.com/mOw9SIX1dO

"Good to be back here. And we, of course, had the prime minister here this summer. Thanks to the US for all the support to the G20 Summit," Mr Jaishankar said while appearing before the media along with Mr Blinken ahead of the meeting held at the State Department.

While addressing the media, Mr Blinken said he had "very good discussions" over the last few weeks including at the G20 and on the margins of the UN General Assembly session in New York. He said he was looking forward to his discussions with the Indian counterpart.