Dr S Jaishankar says India and US are not only working together on global issues but are dedicated to the well-being of the global commons

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said, views of India and the United States ran along parallel paths for many big challenges such as terrorism, pandemics or climate change. He said, India and US are not only working together on global issues but are dedicated to the well-being of the global commons. He said, this provides the basis for coordinated action.

The Minister said this while giving the keynote address at US-India Business Council (USIBC) India Ideas Summit and 4th Annual Meeting yesterday. Dr Jaishankar added that both countries are focused on a relationship that has not only steadily expanded but is now consequential enough to be imbued with a bigger purpose. Dr Jaishankar said, the COVID challenge has been met through a Quad initiative which taps into the strengths of each



of the participants.

The climate action concern is addressed through the US-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership. He further stated that the relevance of advanced technologies is captured by Quad initiatives ranging from Artificial intelligence, 5G and beyond to critical minerals, space and blockchain. He said, India-US trade potential is being more aggressively explored, bilaterally through Trade Policy Forum and in a larger group, through additional supply chains.

The Minister said, when it comes to defence and security, the benefits of India being a Major Defence Partner of the US are becoming evident. He stated that the collective Quad commitment to maritime security is equally relevant.