JAISHANKAR, BLINKEN TALK ON PROGRESS IN INDIA-US STRATEGIC TIES
Why in the news?
- 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. |