Jaishankar, Blinken discuss regional, global issues during meeting in Tokyo
The Hindu
Jaishankar meets Blinken in Tokyo to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues ahead of Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 28 met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and held a wide-ranging discussion on bilateral ties and regional and global issues.
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tokyo.
"Great to catch up with @SecBlinken in Tokyo today. Our bilateral agenda progresses steadily. Also had a wide-ranging discussion on regional and global issues. Look forward to attending the Quad FMM tomorrow," Mr. Jaishankar posted on X.
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