JAISHANKAR, BLINKEN TALK ON PROGRESS IN INDIA-US STRATEGIC TIES

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed bilateral issues and regional situations with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Talks covered West Asia, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific regions, emphasizing progress in bilateral ties.

Source: TH

India-US Recent Developments :

Follows the US agreement to supply 31 armed MQ-9B Predator drones to India.
Comes amid tension over alleged US accusations regarding a plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil.
India formed a high-level probe committee to investigate these allegations, showcasing diplomatic efforts to address concerns.

India’s Agreements with the U.S.:

● Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) was signed in 2016.

● Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) followed in 2018.

● Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for GeoSpatial cooperation (BECA) was inked in 2020.

● Industrial Security Annex (ISA) was completed in 2019.

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