Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome and discussed a range of issues, including efforts to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation through the Quad.

"I met with @DrSJaishankar to discuss efforts to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation bilaterally and through the Quad. I look forward to working together to deepen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership," Blinken tweeted.

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In a statement, Ned Price, US State Department spokesperson stated, "Blinken and Jaishankar discussed a range of issues, including efforts to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation through the Quad and expand cooperation on common regional priorities."

Blinken and Jaishankar also discussed cooperation on expanding global access to COVID-19 vaccines, elevating climate ambition at COP26, and reinforcing their mutual commitments to and support for shared democratic values, read the statement.

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The theme of this G20 meet under the Italian Presidency is centred around 'People, Planet and Prosperity.' (ANI)

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