Tokyo, May 24 -- : External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday met the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on the sidelines of the Quad summit, and discussed the Ukraine conflict and other regional and global issues.

"Continued our conversation on the Ukraine conflict, its knock-on effects, and important regional issues. Will work together to take forward the Quad understandings," tweeted Jaishankar.

The minister also held a discussion with Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi. The two exchanged their views on regional and global issues. Jaishankar noted that the two countries will cooperate closely in this respect.

He said, "Pleased to meet Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on the sidelines of the Quad Summit. Exchang...