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India and the United States have reiterated their commitment to strengthening their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during high-level engagements in Washington, DC.
The discussions, covering key areas such as security, technology, and regional cooperation, underscored the evolving dynamics of the bilateral relationship, as highlighted in a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties Through High-Level Engagements
Representing the Prime Minister as his Special Envoy, India’s External Affairs Minister attended the inauguration of the US President on January 20, 2025.
The visit provided an opportunity for both nations to reaffirm their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors.
In response to a question in the Rajya Sabha by several members, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated, “The External Affairs Minister represented the Prime Minister as his Special Envoy at the inauguration of the US President on 20 January 2025.
During bilateral interactions, both sides affirmed a shared commitment to strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the United States.
A wide range of topics were discussed, including regional and global issues and opportunities for further deepening the India-US partnership in critical and emerging technologies, defence cooperation, energy, education and legal mobility.
No specific bilateral agreement was concluded during the visit.”
Although no formal agreements were signed, the discussions signified a concerted effort to advance mutual interests in economic growth, technological collaboration, and regional security.
The exchange also highlighted India’s growing role in shaping the global geopolitical landscape in partnership with the United States.
Quad Meeting Reinforces Regional Stability
Following the bilateral engagements, the Quad Foreign Ministers convened in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025, further strengthening their collective commitment to maintaining a stable Indo-Pacific region.
Singh emphasized the core principles guiding the Quad’s vision: “The Quad Foreign Ministers met in Washington DC on 21 January 2025 and reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a Free and Open Indo-Pacific where the rule of law, democratic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are upheld and defended.”
Addressing concerns over security challenges, Singh elaborated on the group’s opposition to unilateral actions that could alter the status quo.
“They underlined their conviction that international law, economic opportunity, peace, stability, and security in all domains, including the maritime domain, underpin the development and prosperity of the peoples of the Indo-Pacific.
The Ministers also expressed their strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.”
Expanding Cooperation for a Resilient Future
Beyond security concerns, the Quad discussions also focused on expanding cooperation in key sectors.
Singh highlighted future initiatives: “They agreed to strengthen regional maritime, economic, and technology security as well as promoting reliable and resilient supply chains and advance the work of the Quad in preparation for the next Quad Leaders’ Summit to be hosted by India in 2025.”
These high-level engagements underscore the growing importance of India-US relations in addressing global challenges.
The reaffirmation of their strategic partnership and the Quad’s commitment to regional stability reflect a shared vision for a secure, prosperous, and rules-based international order.
(With Inputs from ANI)
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