Jaishankar, Blinken meet in Tokyo for Quad talks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday, engaging in a comprehensive discussion on bilateral ties, regional matters, and global issues.

 

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tokyo.

 

Jaishankar shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "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."

 

The Quad, comprising India, Japan, the US, and Australia, was officially established in November 2017. The initiative aims to ensure the Indo-Pacific region's critical sea routes remain free and open.

 

The South China Sea, located at the junction of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is a significant point of contention.

 

China claims most of this maritime area, while The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan have counterclaims.