US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to reaffirmed the US-India partnership. They also discussed expanded cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that Blinken and Jaishankar discussed regional developments, including the value of cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Taking to Twitter to inform about the conversation, Blinken said: "Our partnership with India across the Indo-Pacific is critical to addressing challenges we face in the region and globally. @DrSJaishankar and I had a fruitful discussion about ways to strengthen our cooperation to address regional developments, including the situation in Burma."On the other hand, Jaishankar tweeted: "Welcomed the comprehensive discussion today with @SecBlinken. Reviewed Indo-Pacific developments and Quad cooperation. Exchanged views on the situation in Myanmar. Look forward to remaining in touch."

Both the countries also looked forward to expanded regional cooperation, including through the Quad and to address the challenges of corona and climate change. They also expressed concern over the military coup in Myanmar and discussed the importance of rule of law and democratic process in the country.

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