EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from EU countries in Cyprus
Nicosia, May 28
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterparts from Estonia, France, Romania, Slovakia, Poland and Netherlands on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of the European Union Foreign Ministers in Cyprus on Thursday.
"A quick catch up with DPM and FM Radoslaw Sikorski, FM of Romania Toiu Oana and FM Tom Berendsen of Netherlands in Cyprus today," EAM Jaishankar posted on X after his meetings.
He also met his Slovakian counterpart Juraj Blanar on the sidelines of the meeting.
"Always nice to meet FM Jean-Noel Barrot of France, this time in Cyprus," stated EAM Jaishankar after meeting his French counterpart.
EAM Jaishankar also met his Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna and European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica on the sidelines of the meeting.
Earlier, the External Affairs Minister participated in the Informal Meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers.
During the meeting, the ministers discussed opportunities, practical collaborations and shared interests in the emerging multipolar order.
"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," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
EAM Jaishankar was invited to attend the EU's Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) in Cyprus' Limassol on May 27-28.
On the sidelines of the meeting, he held a meeting with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares, with discussions held on trade, technology, defence and people-to-people ties.
"A pleasure to meet FM Jose Manuel Albares of Spain on sidelines of Cyprus Gymnich meeting today. Discussed further steps for our trade, technology, defence and P2P ties. Appreciate his views on ongoing global and regional developments," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
EAM Jaishankar also met his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, with both ministers discussing the Ukraine conflict and exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperation.
"A useful meeting with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine. Exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict. Also discussed our bilateral cooperation," he posted on X.
EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, where the two sides exchanged views on the regional development in West Asia.
Sharing the details of the interaction on X, EAM Jaishankar stated: "A good meeting with FM HH Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Appreciate his assessments and insights on the evolving situation in West Asia/Middle East."
He also met EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas and discussed India-EU cooperation and the geopolitical situation in West Asia.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see India-EU ties getting stronger, but I hope these meetings translate into actual benefits for ordinary Indians - like better trade deals for our farmers and more technology transfers for our startups. Diplomacy is great, but we need concrete outcomes that help the common man. 🙏
Interesting to see Jaishankar meeting Ukraine's foreign minister separately while also engaging Saudi Arabia and EU ministers. India's balancing act in geopolitics is impressive - maintaining ties with Russia while deepening engagement with the West. Not easy, but our diplomacy seems to be on point these days.
As an Indian living in Europe, I can see how much respect Jaishankar commands here. These Gymnich meetings are usually EU-only affairs, so India being invited is a big deal. The discussions on multipolar order and West Asia show we're seen as a responsible global power. Keep it up, EAM!
All these meetings are good, but I wonder how much of it is just photo ops and X posts? Hope we see some concrete agreements soon, especially on defence technology and easing visa restrictions for Indian students and professionals. PR is fine, but substance matters more.
The fact that India is discussing West Asia with both Saudi Arabia and the EU shows our growing diplomatic heft. We have credibility with all sides - that's rare and valuable. Jaishankar's active diplomacy is something every Indian should be proud of. 👏
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