India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has met US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo in Washington.

This is the 4th meet between Jaishankar and Pompeo in the last 4 months. They first met in Delhi during Pompeo's Delhi visit, followed by meet during Asean FMs meet in Bangkok, then again last week at the first-ever Quad Foreign ministers meet in New York and now in Washington.

Following his meeting, EAM in a tweet said that he had 'good conversation' with US secretary of state on how to "further progress of our bilateral relations."

Jaishankar tweeted, "discussed important regional and global issues. Welcomed the continuing development of a key partnership."

A good conversation with @SecPompeo focusing on the further progress of our bilateral relations. Also discussed important regional and global issues. Welcomed the continuing development of a key partnership. pic.twitter.com/cckktoXt1X — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 1, 2019

Indo Pacific, counter-terrorism, trade, Afghanistan remains the top focus during the meet.

Jaishankar is in Washington after his New York visit during which he met more than 40 of his counterparts.

The meet also comes two days after PM Modi concluded his week-long high profile US visit. The visit, many see, helped bring US and India closers.

Both US President Donald Trump and PM Modi endorsed each other during the Indian diaspora event in Houston--Howdy Modi that saw the participation of 50,000 people, mostly Indian Americans.

Using Trump's slogan "make America great again", PM said, Trump has achieved much for the United States and,d endorsed him by saying "abki baar baar trump Sakar".

Trump meanwhile, called PM Modi as "one of Americas most devoted and most loyal friend" who is "doing a truly exceptional job for India and all of the Indian people".

Both sides are working on a trade agreement with trade minister Piyush Goyal meeting his counterpart United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer last week in New York.

President Donald Trump and PM Modi have met 4 times in last 4 months--On the sidelines of G20 summit in Osaka, sidelines of the G7 summit in France, the Houston diaspora event & bilateral meet on the sidelines of United Nation general assembly.

Both sides are working on US President Donald trump's first India visit later this year. Talks are already underway for the visit and US President Donald Trump also hinted at it when he spoke at diaspora event last week in Texas.

"Thousands in Mumbai will watch the first-ever NBA game in India..am I invited, Mr. Prime Minister? I may come, be careful I may come", Trump said.