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Jaishankar Meets Malta's Deputy PM, Discusses Maritime Industry at Raisina

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Malta's Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. Jaishankar appreciated Borg's insights on the maritime industry following their discussion. The dialogue was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Finland's President Alexander Stubb as the chief guest. India and Malta share longstanding friendly relations, established shortly after Malta's independence in 1964.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Malta's Ian Borg at Raisina Dialogue 2026

  • Jaishankar meets Malta's Ian Borg
  • Talks focus on maritime industry
  • Borg attends Raisina Dialogue 2026
  • Dialogue inaugurated by PM Modi
  • India-Malta cordial relations since 1965
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EAM Jaishankar meets Malta Deputy PM, appreciates his views on maritime industry

EAM S Jaishankar meets Malta's Deputy PM Ian Borg, appreciates maritime insights at Raisina Dialogue 2026, inaugurated by PM Modi.

"Good meeting with Deputy PM of Malta this afternoon. Appreciate his insights on the maritime industry. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, March 6

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Malta's Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on Friday.

Following their meeting, EAM Jaishankar in a post on X wrote, "Good meeting with Deputy PM of Malta this afternoon. Appreciate his insights on the maritime industry."

Borg arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the 11th Raisina Dialogue, being held from March 5-7.

Welcoming Borg to India, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said: "Warm welcome to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, Ian Borg for participation in the 11th Raisina Dialogue. India and Malta enjoy friendly and cordial relations anchored in strong people-to-people ties."

Bilateral ties between India and Malta have been friendly, with a number of visits having been exchanged between the two sides. India was one of the first countries to recognise the independence of Malta in 1964 and established diplomatic relations with it in 1965.

The Raisina Dialogue is organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The event convenes global leaders, policymakers, academics, industry experts, and journalists to discuss critical international issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dialogue on Thursday. Finland President Alexander Stubb joined the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address.

"The theme of the 2026 edition is 'Saṁskara - Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement'. Over the course of three days, decision makers and thought leaders of the world will engage each other across conversations in various formats, over six thematic pillars: (i) Contested Frontiers: Power, Polarity, and Periphery; (ii) Repairing the Commons: New Groups, New Guardians, New Avenues; (iii) White Whale: The Pursuit of Agenda 2030; (iv) The Eleventh Hour: Climate, Conflict, and the Cost of Delay; (v) Tomorrowland: Towards a Tech-topia; (vi) Trade in the Time of Tariffs: Recovery, Resilience, Reinvention," the MEA stated.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the engagement, I sometimes wish these high-level meetings translated more visibly into tangible benefits for our coastal communities and fishermen. Our maritime policy needs a stronger domestic focus too.
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Rohit P
The theme 'Saṁskara' is so profound and uniquely Indian. Glad to see our civilizational concepts guiding global discourse. Raisina Dialogue is becoming a must-attend event for world leaders.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. As someone working in logistics, Malta's position as a shipping hub is crucial. Collaboration here could help Indian exports. Hope they discussed concrete steps.
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Vikram M
India recognized Malta's independence in 1964! Our foreign policy has always had a vision for supporting smaller nations. This is a friendship with deep roots. Long may it continue.
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Karthik V
The range of themes at Raisina, from climate to tech, shows how comprehensive India's global engagement is. We're not just talking politics, but the future of humanity. Proud moment.

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