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Jaishankar Chairs Key India-EU Meet, Engages Gulf FMs on Regional Tensions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired the inaugural 2026 Consultative Committee meeting focused on advancing the India-EU partnership across multiple sectors. Simultaneously, he engaged in diplomatic calls with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE amid rising Gulf tensions. Jaishankar expressed India's deep concern about the regional escalation and stressed the imperative of peace through dialogue. A key focus of these discussions was ensuring the safety and welfare of the large Indian community residing in the region.

Key Points: Jaishankar on India-EU Ties & Gulf Diplomacy Amid Escalation

  • First 2026 India-EU consultative meeting held
  • Partnership spans trade, tech, security, mobility
  • Jaishankar held calls with multiple Gulf FMs
  • Focus on de-escalation via dialogue and diplomacy
  • Assurance sought for Indian community's safety
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EAM Jaishankar chairs first consultative meeting on India-EU relations

EAM Jaishankar chairs India-EU consultative meeting, discusses trade & security. Also holds talks with Gulf FMs on de-escalation and safety of Indian community.

"Underlined India's stakes in regional peace and stability and in the welfare of Indian community. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, March 1

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired the first 2026 Consultative Committee meeting on India-EU relations, highlighting the strong partnership between India and the EU in areas such as trade, technology, security, and mobility.

He also thanked MPs for their active participation.

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Held the first Consultative Committee meeting of 2026 on India - EU relations. Discussed the strong momentum of India - EU partnership and its mutually beneficial aspects across a range of sectors including trade, technology, security and mobility. Thank all MPs for their active participation."

Earlier, Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.

He said India is concerned about the escalating situation and highlighted the country's strong interest in regional peace and the safety of the Indian community living in the region.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Just spoke to Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, FM of Saudi Arabia. Exchanged views on the ongoing situation in the Gulf. Underlined India's stakes in regional peace and stability and in the welfare of Indian community."

In another post, he said he spoke with Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who briefed him on the latest situation in the country.

"Spoke with Kuwait FM Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. He briefed on the latest situation in Kuwait. Underlined India's concern at the escalation. Value his reassurance for the welfare of the Indian community," in another post, he said.

Jaishankar spoke with top leaders from Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE about rising tensions in the Gulf.

He said he was assured by Bahrain's FM Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Qatar's PM and FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and UAE's DPM and FM Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan that the Indian community's safety and welfare would be protected.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see our foreign minister actively engaging on multiple fronts. The safety of our Indian community in the Gulf is paramount. Thank you, Dr. Jaishankar, for prioritizing their welfare amidst the tensions.
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Rohit P
While the EU talks are important, I hope the focus on trade includes getting better market access for our farmers and MSMEs. Sometimes these partnerships feel more beneficial to large corporations.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the collaboration on technology and mobility (like easier visas for skilled professionals) is the most exciting part. This can really boost innovation in both regions.
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Vikram M
The Gulf situation is worrying. Crores of Indians work there and send remittances home. Peace in that region is directly linked to our economic stability. Glad our diplomacy is proactive.
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Karthik V
Strong foreign policy showing. Balancing deep ties with the Gulf for energy and diaspora, while building a modern partnership with Europe for trade and tech. This is what multi-alignment looks like in practice.

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