Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s US Visit: Discussing Bilateral Ties

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will visit the US from December 24-29.
2. The visit aims to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.
3. Jaishankar will also chair a conference of India’s Consul Generals.
4. This marks the first high-level official visit after Donald Trump’s election victory.
5. Discussions on Gautam Adani’s allegations and India-US relations are expected.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s US Visit

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the US from December 24 to 29. The visit aims to strengthen India-US bilateral ties, address global challenges, and explore deeper cooperation in several areas. During his visit, Jaishankar will engage with his counterparts to discuss critical bilateral, regional, and global issues.

Strengthening India-US Relations

This visit marks the first high-level official visit after Donald Trump’s election victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump, describing India as a “magnificent country” and PM Modi as a “true friend.” Jaishankar will also chair a conference of India’s Consul Generals in Washington.

Gautam Adani Allegations

The visit comes against the backdrop of bribery and fraud charges alleged by US authorities against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. In New York, Adani and his associates were indicted for an alleged multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme. The Adani Group has denied these charges as “baseless.”

Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Jaishankar’s US visit is expected to strengthen India-US relations.
2. Key bilateral, regional, and global issues will be discussed during the visit.
3. Allegations against Gautam Adani and his response will also be a discussion point.

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