Cyprus: Jaishankar discusses opportunities, collaborations with EU at Gymnich Meeting
Limassol, May 28
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined European Foreign Ministers at the informal Gymnich meeting and held discussions on opportunities and collaborations with the European Union.
In a post on X he noted that the leaders also discussed common interests in an emerging multipolar world.
He said, "Great to be in Limassol to join the informal #Gymnich meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers. Our partnership with EU and the region continues to deepen across a wide range of domains. Discussed opportunities, practical collaborations and our shared interests in the emerging multipolar order."
During his visit, he met the Foreign Ministers of France, Poland, Romania, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Estonia and the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean.
Jaishankar arrived in Cyprus to participate in the Informal Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers- Gymnich at the invitation of EU HRVP Kaja Kallas and Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos.
The Gymnich meeting of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union by Cyprus is co-chaired by Dr Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, and Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
During the meeting, Ministers will discuss current and regional issues.
Earlier on Wednesday, he met European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas and held discussions on bilateral ties, along with taking a stock of the situation in West Asia.
Sharing the highlights from their interaction in a post on X, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, noted that the interaction reflects the close ties between New Delhi and Brussels.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
In a post on X, Jaishankar shared that he exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict with the Ukrainian counterpart and discussed bilateral cooperation.
"A useful meeting with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine. Exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict. Also discussed our bilateral cooperation," he said.
He also met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and discussed the West Asia conflict.
"A good meeting with FM Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Appreciate his assessments and insights on the evolving situation in West Asia/Middle East," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While this is positive, I hope our discussions with the EU go beyond just words. The strong India-EU trade deal is still pending. Jaishankar ji is doing good work, but results on ground matter more than photos at Gymnich meetings.
Jai Shree Ram! India truly becoming Vishwaguru with such high-level diplomacy. Meeting with Saudi FM on West Asia and Ukraine FM in same trip—this is what Bharat needs—a foreign policy that serves national interest while promoting peace.
Impressive that Jaishankar met so many ministers in one day—France, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Slovakia, Estonia. But I wonder what practical outcomes came for ordinary Indians? Student visas, trade access for our farmers? Diwali lights are nice but need real substance.
Excellent diplomatic outreach! The multipolar world is India's moment and EAM is navigating it brilliantly. From Europe to Middle East to Ukraine—India's voice matters because we talk to everyone without being anyone's puppet. Proud moment 🇮🇳
Honestly, these meetings feel like a lot of photo-ops. Europe is struggling with its own issues—energy crisis, inflation, Ukraine war fatigue. Hope India isn't just being used as a counter to China. Let’s see if any real MoUs come out of this.
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