Indian Foreign Secy, US Deputy NSA hold talks on Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific region

While Afghanistan was one of the topics taken up for discussion, Shringla, during his visit, also interacted with leading US companies under the aegis of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) on India's economic recovery and steps taken by the Government to facilitate ease of doing business and FDI across sectors.

Washington DC (US):Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on Friday at the Washington DC on Friday. Both sides reviewed many regional developments, including the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.

"Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla had a very useful exchange with Jon Finer, Principal Deputy NSA, on further consolidating the India-US strategic partnership. They reviewed regional developments, including the situation in Afghanistan and Indo-Pacific region," said Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Shringla, who arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday for a three-day visit, also interacted with leading US companies on India's economic recovery and steps taken by the Government of India to facilitate ease of doing business and foreign direct investment (FDI) across sectors.

In an interaction with the media, Shringla said the US is watching the situation in Afghanistan very closely. "The US watching the situation (in Afghanistan) very closely...Pakistan is a neighbour of Afghanistan, they have supported and nurtured the Taliban. There are various elements that are Pakistan supported-- so its role has to be seen in that context," the Foreign Secretary said.

(ANI)