India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, and U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, held a recent meeting where they discussed global developments and a broad spectrum of issues. Notably, they addressed the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and India’s upcoming G20 presidency, alongside cooperation in defense, space, and clean energy in preparation for the ‘2+2’ dialogue involving finance and defense ministers from both nations. However, the U.S. State Department refrained from mentioning the ongoing discord between India and Canada, stemming from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of a Canadian Khalistani separatist, a claim that India denies. Trudeau emphasized the importance of democratic nations taking such allegations seriously and engaging with India constructively. The meeting also included discussions with lawmakers, think tanks, and industry leaders, focusing on collaboration opportunities in critical technology and supply chains.
The United States and India are mum about the Canada spat in discussing the Jaishankar Blinken meeting
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