Rajnath, Jaishankar meet Biden, other US leaders amid 2+2 talks: 'Privileged...'

India and the US on Monday kicked off the 2+2 ministerial dialogue to boost the strategic partnership between the two countries. The crucial 2+2 dialogue comes as Europe sees one of the worst wars in decades. 

Updated on: Apr 12, 2022 6:57 AM IST

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EAM Jaishankar on Monday shared a glimpse of his meeting with US President Joe Biden on Twitter. Posting a photo of him with the US president he wrote, “Privileged to participate in the Modi-Biden Virtual Summit today. Thank the leaders for their guidance given to the 2+2 meeting.” (Twitter @DrSJaishankar)

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also shared a picture of him with Biden on Twitter and wote, “Met with the US President Mr. Joe Biden at the White House in Washington today. Attended the India-US virtual summit which was addressed by India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the US President.” (Twitter @rajnathsingh)

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In the fourth such 2+2 dialogue, The Indian delegation was led by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and the US was represented by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin. (Twitter @rajnathsingh)

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EAM Jaishankar also tweeted an image of a breakfast meeting with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “Wide ranging exchange of views on the global situation,regional hotspots and bilateral cooperation. Took place with the comfort and openness of true strategic partners,” he wrote. (Twitter @DrSJaishankar)

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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also virtually met US President Joe Biden.

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At the 2+2 dialogue, Blinken also acknowledged India’s help to Ukraine amid the conflict. While India has abstained from voting at the United Nations against Russia, it has repeatedly called for an end to the violence.