EAM Jaishankar pays tributes to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar at UNESCO Headquarters
Paris, January 10
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the UNESCO headquarters. He also met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and underscored India's commitment to deepening engagement with the UN body.
Posting about his tribute on Friday, EAM highlighted how Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar continues to be a guiding light.
He said, "Paid my respects to Babasaheb Ambedkar @UNESCO Headquarters today. His ideals of social justice and inclusivity are a guiding light for humanity."
On his meeting with UNESCO DG Khaled El-Enany, EAM said, "Pleased to meet @UNESCO_DG Khaled El-Enany in Paris today. A multilateral world is inherently multicultural. Underlined India's commitment to advance engagement with @UNESCO in culture, education and heritage preservation globally."
He also held conversations with the members of India - France Parliamentary Friendship Group and parliamentary friends of India and held discussions on contemporary global developments.
The EAM affirmed possibilities for deeper India - France cooperation driven by the shared strategic outlook.
On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes. He also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France and underlined contemporary global shifts driven by factors like trade and energy.
During the meeting with his met his French counterpart, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday, the two leaders discussed advancing bilateral cooperation and elevating India-EU engagement, while also sharing perspectives on contemporary global developments.
EAM had called France amongst India's oldest strategic partners and underlined how the two countries are active in the international arena, they are committed to multipolarity and their working together is important not only for the bilateral relationship but also for stabilising global politics.
On Wednesday, he also attended the first India-Weimer format meeting along with Polish Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorski, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The meeting focused on three key issues; India-European Union relations, the Indo-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is excellent diplomacy. Highlighting Ambedkar's universal ideals while strengthening ties with France and UNESCO. It shows a mature and culturally confident foreign policy.
While I appreciate the gesture, I hope this global recognition of Ambedkar's ideals translates into more concrete action on the ground for social justice within our own country. The tribute is meaningful, but the work continues.
As someone interested in international relations, the India-Weimar format meeting sounds crucial. Discussing EU relations and the Indo-Pacific with European powers shows India's growing strategic weight. Good to see active diplomacy.
France is indeed one of our most reliable partners in the West. The shared commitment to a multipolar world is key. Strong India-France ties are a stabilising force, as EAM said. Jai Hind!
Wonderful to see our heritage and thinkers being showcased globally. Hope the engagement with UNESCO leads to more support for preserving our incredible monuments and promoting Indian knowledge systems abroad. 🙏
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