“The next step is tech cooperation, our ability to work in space, tech, quantum, and artificial intelligence,” he said.
On India’s relations with Russia, Blinken acknowledged the partnership’s historical depth and said Washington did not expect New Delhi to sever those ties.
“There will be places where we don’t have the same perspectives. For Russia, we understand there is deep history between India and Russia. So, we don’t want them to end it,” he said.
Blinken, who served as the 71st Secretary of State from 2021 to 2025 under then-President Joe Biden, also discussed how the changing global order affects the United States, including the impact of domestic political developments and the midterm elections on its international engagement.
He spoke about the current Donald Trump administration’s approach to global affairs and the wider implications of shifts in American politics for its relationships with allies and partners.
The conversation covered the conflicts in West Asia, including the ongoing one involving the US, Israel and Iran, and the risks posed by the continuing confrontation to regional stability and international security.
Blinken discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the implications of disruption to shipping through the waterway, a critical route for global energy supplies.
He stressed the need to prevent a wider regional conflict and discussed the role of diplomacy in addressing the crisis and securing a path towards de-escalation.
