India & US likely to hold a 2+2 dialogue on April 11 amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
It should be noted that the 2+2 dialogue was held every year since 2018. As per the reports, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin are likely to visit India for talks with EAM S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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Washington, Mar 29: To enhance the bilateral relationship between the two countries in the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India and the US are likely to hold the 2+2 dialogue on April 11. This will also be the first 2+2 dialogue between India and the US since Joe Biden assumed office as US president.
It should be noted that the 2+2 dialogue was held every year since 2018. As per the reports, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin are likely to visit India for talks with EAM S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
During the dialogue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are expected to share their assessment of the war in Ukraine. India and the US are also likely to enhance defence cooperation during the dialogue. The leaders would also discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
The 2+2 dialogue assumes importance at a juncture when the US has made clear its discomfort with India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. For unknown, New Delhi has refused to outrightly condemn Russia's aggression and has abstained from resolutions tabled on the Ukraine war in the UNSC as well as the UNGA.
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