The US has welcomed the “elevated cooperation” with India in defending freedom of navigation within the Purple Sea as the 2 international locations mentioned “shared considerations” over the reckless Houthi assaults within the area.
Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Thursday and “mentioned the USA and India’s shared considerations over the reckless Houthi assaults within the southern Purple Sea and Gulf of Aden, which threaten the free movement of commerce, endanger harmless mariners, and violate worldwide regulation”.
State Division Spokesperson Matthew Miller mentioned in a press release that Blinken emphasised the Purple Sea is a significant industrial hall that facilitates worldwide commerce and “welcomed elevated cooperation with India in defending freedom of navigation within the area”.
Jaishankar and Blinken additionally mentioned the Israel-Hamas battle, efforts to forestall the escalation and enhance the supply of humanitarian help to civilians in Gaza. Blinken additionally mentioned Russia’s battle of aggression towards Ukraine, the assertion mentioned.
In a submit on X, Jaishankar mentioned he had a “good dialogue” with “my buddy” Blinken.
“Our dialog centered on maritime safety challenges, particularly the Purple Sea area. Appreciated his insights on ongoing state of affairs in West Asia, together with Gaza,” Jaishankar mentioned.
The Indian chief added that they exchanged views on developments pertaining to the Ukraine battle. “Trying ahead to realizing our in depth cooperation agenda for 2024,” Jaishankar mentioned.
In a submit on X, Miller mentioned Blinken had a “productive name” with Jaishankar, “discussing U.S.-India partnership for shielding freedom of navigation in essential waterways”.
