New Delhi: US Secretary Antony Blinken is expected to make his first trip to India next week because it assumes costs.
According to the source quoted Ani, it was studied that preparation for high-level visits is currently underway.
The source added that it would be a two-day visit to India from July 27 to 28.
Blinken is expected to hold bilateral talks with the Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar in New Delhi.
Both officials have met the last three years, the last creature when Jaishankar visited the US in May.
Blinken also tends to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During a five-day visit, Jaishankar discussed various problems including regional security challenges other than a quad security dialogue (Quad).
Blinken will be the second Biden administration official to visit India after US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The Covid-19 situation and vaccine, the situation in Afghanistan, and China is expected to be on the agenda during the Blinken trip.
Earlier this year, the US had lent aid to India when the last was shocked by the deadly second wave of Covid-19.
The Biden government has intervened to accelerate the procurement of raw materials for Indian vaccine makers.
It also sends ventilators along with other equipment to fight viruses.
Although there is no official word on the schedule of both sides, it is believed that the announcement can occur immediately.
US Secretary Antony Blinken is expected to visit India next week
