Jaishankar arrived from New York in DC. He will be meeting his US counterpart Antony Blinken during his visit along with White House officials, members of the US administration, business leaders and think tanks.
“To say that we have skin in the game is an understatement. I think we have vital stakes today in ensuring that the Indo-Pacific is stable, that it is secured, that there is cooperation and that the focus is on the right things,” said Army Chief Pande.
“We have a good scope of collaboration even further in terms of getting more investments into the country, partnerships between companies in India and US companies particularly considering the technology play which is happing all over the world,” he said.
“India's marvellous growth, its rapid rise, its leadership in the world today has demonstrated the most successful G20 we have ever seen,” the US Ambassador said.
US Army’s Chief of Staff General Randy George on Tuesday said the partnership between the US and Indian Army is vital for stability in the Indo-Pacific and the relationship between the armies is strong and growing stronger.
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar along with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the US State Secretary, Antony Blinken on Friday reiterated commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
Garcetti added, “I've also offered that it isn't just about us as individuals. Collectively, we are witnessing one of the most important stretches of the US-Indian engagement in our entire lives. The way we are cooperating globally, the way we are engaging bilaterally.”
US President Joe Biden has been invited to India's January 26- Republic Day celebrations here in the national capital, the Ambassador of US to India, Eric Garcetti revealed on Wednesday.