NEW DELHI:US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Indian foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday “to reaffirm the strength of the US-India partnership in the face of the covid-19 pandemic," the US State Department said in a readout.“Expressing his appreciation for Indian assistance in America’s time of need, Secretary Blinken reviewed comprehensive ongoing US government efforts in support of the Indian government’s covid-19 response operations," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.Blinken “also noted the outpouring of support from US industries, non-governmental institutions, and private citizens for covid-19 relief efforts in India."“The Secretary offered condolences and noted our concern for those who have lost friends and.