What are the key focus areas of the India-U.S. 2+2 ministerial dialogue

India and U.S. recently held the 2+2 ministerial dialogue, addressing several important matters of mutual interest.
The key focus areas of the India-U.S. 2+2 ministerial dialogue include:
  • Security Cooperation: Enhancing bilateral defense ties, increasing military interactions, and expanding joint exercises for deeper security cooperation.
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Strengthening cooperation to combat terrorism and addressing counterterrorism challenges together.
  • Trade and Investment: Expanding economic opportunities and reinforcing the trade partnership between the two countries.
  • Regional and Global Issues: Collaborating on regional issues such as the Indo-Pacific, Afghanistan, and the Middle East, as well as global challenges like climate change and cyber threats.
  • Healthcare Collaboration: Addressing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine production and distribution, and health security.
  • People-to-People Ties: Deepening cultural and educational exchanges, fostering closer people-to-people ties, and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation.
These focus areas reflect the shared interests and goals of India and the U.S. in strengthening their bilateral relationship and addressing various regional and global challenges together.
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