U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the deepening partnership with India and increased cooperation within the Quad (U.S., India, Japan, Australia) during a press availability. The Quad, formed in 2017 to counter China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, has seen elevated engagement. Blinken emphasized strengthened ties with allies, including trilateral cooperation with Japan and South Korea, the production of nuclear-powered submarines with the U.K. and Australia, and new strategic partnerships with Vietnam and Indonesia. The U.S. aims to engage with China from a position of strength, addressing concerns such as coercive trade practices and human rights issues.
U.S. Deepens Partnership with India and Elevates Quad Cooperation in 2023, Says Antony Blinken
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