US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning. Various aspects such as the bilateral relationship to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership were reportedly discussed during the meet.
Pompeo set foot in New Delhi last night. After the PM, the US Secretary also met the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, during which key issues such as terrorism, H-1B visas, trade, India's arms deal with Russia and the situation arising out of the US sanctions on buying oil from Iran, have been discussed. Pompeo also had a working lunch with the EAM.
EAM Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar taking to Twitter said, " Welcoming a close friend. Continuing the emphasis on high-level Indo-US exchanges, EAM @DrSJaishankar warm-heartedly welcomed @SecPompeo as the first US dignitary visiting India after elections. @SecPompeo is the first Foreign Minister to be hosted by EAM."
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 26, 2019
It may be noted that Pompeo also met NSA Ajit Doval at South Block, New Delhi in the morning.
— ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2019
The US Secretary's visit is the first high-level interaction between the two countries after Modi government's return to power after a massive victory.
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