Antony Blinken likely to discuss Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific, Pakistan-sponsored terrorism during India visit

New Delhi: The implications of the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan and the need for sustained pressure on Pakistan on terror financing and safe havens are likely to figure in talks during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s two-day maiden India visit beginning July 27, official sources said on Sunday.

The discussions will also focus on deepening engagement under the framework of the Quad with the possibility of a foreign ministerial meeting of the grouping expected to take place later this year, the sources said.

Both sides will also take forward the Quad vaccine initiative to enable the supply of vaccines produced in India from early 2022 to countries in the Indo-Pacific region.Also Read - 262 Taliban Terrorists Killed in Afghanistan in 24 Hours, Curfew Imposed