US has become much more cautious about its global commitments and there are pressures on resources, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said and noted that it is also important to look the scenario more nationally than just in terms of the administration of the day in the United Stat
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a joint presser with his Australian Counterpart Penny Wong, where the two leaders discussed various issues of global importance. EAM also spoke about the US Presidential Elections.
"You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said.
EAM Jaishankar and Minister Wong discussed advancing cooperation in important sectors such as science and technology, clean energy, trade and investment, and deepening defence and maritime security engagement.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasised that disaster relief efforts in the Indo-Pacific are becoming an integral part of the bilateral relationship between India and Australia, highlighting collaborative initiatives and humanitarian support in the region.
Rohit Sharma's side suffered a massive blow in their quest for a third consecutive appearance in the World Test Championship Final when they fell to a 3-0 series whitewash at the hands of New Zealand and now must win at least four matches in Australia to qualify for the one-off Test at Lo
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Australia in May 2023 announced to opening its fourth consulate in Australia at Brisbane, the capital of Queensland state, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Indian diaspora.
Jaishankar stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Australian government, the global dynamics, and the contributions of the Indian diaspora were the key factors for the evolution of the India-Australia relationship.
Ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that he is "not too sure" about taking part in the Perth Test.