Jaishankar-Blinken Summit: India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, touches down in Washington, DC today for crucial discussions. The meeting with Blinken assumes significance in light of the current diplomatic tension between India and Canada. Besides Blinken, Jaishankar is scheduled to hold a closed-door session with US Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai, alongside engagements with White House representatives, key figures from the US administration, business leaders, and influential think tanks.
“Just last week, Jaishankar had a fruitful discussion with his US counterpart, Blinken, in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. The Quad meeting saw the presence of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.”
Insightful Read: Jaishankar Comments on Nijjar Killing Controversy in Canada’s Organized Crime Context – Plus, 10 Key Takeaways!
1. During last week’s meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the topic of the India-Canada diplomatic standoff regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was not discussed, according to the US State Department spokesperson, Mathew Miller.
2.During his address at the 78th United Nations General Assembly session in New York on Tuesday, Jaishankar emphasized the need to prioritize genuine action against terrorism and extremism, cautioning against letting ‘political convenience’ influence our responses. This remark was seen as a subtle allusion to the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.
