External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, to discuss the progress in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. During the meeting, Jaishankar expressed confidence that the ties between India and the US will continue to strengthen.
In a tweet, Jaishankar welcomed Ambassador Eric Garcetti and highlighted the significant progress made in the India-US relationship, particularly over the past decade. They also exchanged views on the recent Quad Summit, which emphasized a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the face of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region.
Ambassador Eric Garcetti praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the transformative policies implemented by his government. He emphasized the increasing collaboration between the two countries in critical emerging technologies.
Speaking at the US-India 5G and Next Generation Networks Workshop, Garcetti highlighted the opportunity for collaboration in building an open, accessible, and secure technology ecosystem based on shared values and systems. He expressed his admiration for India’s current rise and described the US-India relationship as the most exciting nexus in the world.
The meeting between Jaishankar and Garcetti signifies the commitment of both countries to further strengthening their ties and fostering collaboration in various fields.