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Jaishankar Meets French FM, Stresses Close Consultations Amid Global Uncertainty

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris to advance bilateral cooperation and discuss global developments. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of close consultations between the strategic partners during a time of global uncertainty. The leaders discussed implementing the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and coordinating in international forums like the G20, BRICS, and G7. Jaishankar also noted that part of their discussions were aimed at preparing for an upcoming visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to India.

Key Points: Jaishankar, French FM Meet to Advance India-EU Ties

  • Advancing India-France strategic partnership
  • Discussing global & regional issues
  • Preparing for President Macron's India visit
  • Commitment to multipolar world order
  • Elevating India-EU engagement
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Natural that strategic partners consult closely during global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar meets his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot

EAM Jaishankar meets French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris. Leaders discuss bilateral cooperation, global issues, and preparing for Macron's India visit.

"In such a situation it is natural that Strategic Partners consult very closely. - S Jaishankar"

Paris, January 8

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar 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 said that the session on bilateral cooperation would take forward our wide-ranging agenda, and also aim at generating new ideas on implementing the Horizon 2047 Roadmap.

In his opening remarks during the meeting, EAM Jaishankar highlighted how France is amongst India's oldest partners and how this meeting is place in the larger context of considerable "global uncertainty."

"France is amongst our oldest strategic partners, the first in Europe and I believe, Minister, that our continuous conversation is an important part of nurturing that relationship. Our particular meeting takes place in the larger context of considerable global uncertainty, and in such a situation it is natural that Strategic Partners consult very closely."

He remarked how New Delhi and Paris are making full use of the various mechanisms in different domains and had a "very productive exchange of views on global and regional issues".

Speaking about 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 stabilizing the global politics.

"Apart from our bilateral ties, we are both very active in the international arena. This year we chaired the BRICS, you chaired the G7. We are both members of the G20. We are also otherwise active in a number of international organisations. So as two nations committed to multi-polarity, I believe that working together is important for ourselves, also for stabilizing the global politics at this stage... Let me conclude that by adding that we are expecting President Macron in India very soon. So part of what we would be devoting ourselves is to prepare for that."

He also shared the details from the meeting in a post on X.

The External Affairs Minister is on a two-nation visit, as earlier he met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Xavier Bettel and the Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg. He also interacted with the members of the Indian Community in Luxembourg.

As per the MEA, "EAM will also address the 31st edition of the French Ambassadors' Conference as the Guest of Honour."

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see our foreign policy in action. The focus on multipolarity is the right approach. We cannot rely on a single bloc; partnerships like these give India more room to manoeuvre on the global stage.
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Rohit P
Hope these high-level talks translate into concrete benefits for common people—more job opportunities, student exchanges, and easier visas. The Horizon 2047 roadmap sounds ambitious, but implementation is key.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Europe, it's reassuring to see India and France deepening ties. A stable India-EU relationship is good for global trade and security. The ambassador's conference address is a sign of respect for India's growing influence.
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Vikram M
While the strategic partnership is important, I hope our discussions also firmly address our core national interests and security concerns, especially regarding cross-border issues. Our diplomacy must be strong and clear.
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Karthik V
Jaishankar ji is doing a great job articulating India's position. The mention of both BRICS and G7 shows we can engage with all sides. This is smart diplomacy for a rising power.

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