Randeep Surjewala hoped Jaishanker won't get "axed" like his predecessor Sujatha Singh for exposing BJP
He said there is a connection between state actors and non-state actors which is why we use the words it's sponsored
Jaishankar also called for direction to create the connectivity that promotes a sharper Indian Ocean personality to emerge
Jaishankar's visit came a week ahead of plenary meeting of atomic trading bloc to be held in Seoul on June 24 where India's membership is likely to be discussed
Jaishankar's visit to Washington came amid speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in June