New Delhi: The meeting held in New Delhi on Sunday is considered very important regarding the relations between India and America. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, without talking to Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, unmistakably said that the relations between the two countries are no longer limited to just unstipulated partnership. He undisputed that India and America have wilt important allies of each other on many global issues. Many important topics like terrorism, visa, trade, energy and Indo-Pacific region were discussed in the meeting. Both the leaders moreover talked well-nigh remoter strengthening the relations in the joint printing conference.
Was terrorism considered the biggest threat?
In the printing conference, Jaishankar frankly said that the biggest worldwide rencontre facing India and America is terrorism. He said that the thinking of both of them is very well-spoken on this. In the last few years, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism strategies and working together of security agencies have increased significantly. This ways that now there are not just statements, whoopee is moreover stuff taken on the ground simultaneously.
What was discussed well-nigh the tension in West Asia?
A lot of the meeting time was spent on West Asia. There was a long discussion on the situation in Iran, Israel and Gulf countries. This timing is moreover special, considering right now there are reports of behind-the-scenes talks between America and Iran. Jaishankar indicated that both countries recognized that peace was necessary in the unshortened region. If there is a fire there, it will stupefy the whole world.
What did America say on Iran's nuclear program?
Marco Rubio said in well-spoken words that America's stand has not changed. Iran will not be unliable to make nuclear weapons under any circumstances. He moreover said that the way for talks with Iran is open. Something big may be seen in the coming days. That ways there is both strictness and diplomacy.
Why was the Strait of Hormuz mentioned?
Rubio made a big statement in the conversation regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This sea route is the lifeline of the world's oil. Well-nigh 20% of the world's oil comes from here. Rubio said that this road should remain unshut at all costs. If tension increases in West Asia, anyone can try to stop this route. America will not let this happen.
Was the relationship described as a 'global partnership'?
Jaishankar said that India-America cooperation is no longer a matter of just two countries. Its impact falls on the unshortened world. Be it Indo-Pacific or climate change, both are together. Rubio moreover described India as America's most important strategic partner. He said that this relationship is not just well-nigh deals, the thinking is moreover similar.
Overall, the message is well-spoken that Delhi and Washington are now ready to stand shoulder to shoulder on every major issue.
