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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was busy building on India's international relationships during the UN General Assembly. He participated in key meetings with groups like BRICS and IBSA, where reforming global institutions was a major topic. A significant part of his diplomacy involved one-on-one meetings with foreign ministers from Russia, the UAE, Austria, and several other nations. These discussions covered a wide range of issues from bilateral cooperation to contemporary geopolitical challenges.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Lavrov Global Ministers at UN for India Ties

  • Held crucial talks with Russian FM Lavrov on Ukraine and Middle East conflicts
  • Discussed expanding bilateral cooperation with UAE ahead of Joint Commission
  • Engaged Austria on strengthening India-Europe partnership and geopolitical choices
  • Co-chaired India-CELAC meeting focusing on trade, AI, and multilateral reform
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Jaishankar furthers India's ties with countries around the world at meetings, encounters with ministers 

EAM Jaishankar strengthens India's global partnerships at UNGA, meeting counterparts from Russia, UAE, Austria, and CELAC nations on key issues.

"We agreed on the urgent need to reform multilateral institutions to better represent the Voice of the Global South - S Jaishankar"

United Nations, Sep 27

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met several foreign ministers gathered here for the high-level session of the General Assembly to build on India’s relations with their countries and gain insights into their worldview.

He also participated in meetings of three groups, BRICS, the ten-member group of major emerging economies; IBSA, the India-Brazil-South Africa group, and a joint conclave of India and CELAC, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

At these meetings, the need to reform the multilateral institutions was high on the agenda along with trade.

Among the top diplomats Jaishankar met was Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Jaishankar said on X that they had “useful discussion on bilateral ties, the Ukraine conflict and developments in the Middle East”.

With the United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, he said they “exchanged perspectives on our bilateral cooperation as we prepare for the Joint Commission”, which is the forum for discussing how to promote the relations between the two countries.

He added that he “valued his insights on contemporary developments”.

Austria’s Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, after their meeting, thanked Jaishankar for “our thoughtful discussion".

“Strengthening our excellent partnership -- both bilaterally with Austria, but also from a European perspective -- is clearly in our mutual interest”, she said in her post on X.

He wrote on X that they had a “lively discussion on the geopolitics of the day and the choices before India and Europe”.

Others he met included Foreign Ministers Paul Chet Greene of Antigua and Barbuda, Mario Lubetkin of Uruguay, Sugiono of Indonesia, Timothy Musa Kabba of Sierra Leone, and Toiu Oana of Romania.

At the India-CELAC meeting he co-chaired with Columbia’s Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, Jaishankar said on X that they agreed “on the urgent need to reform multilateral institutions to better represent the Voice of the Global South”.

“We agreed to strengthen our existing broad-based cooperation in fields such as agriculture, trade, health, digital, HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) and capacity building”, he said.

They also agreed to explore cooperation in emerging areas such as AI, technology, critical minerals, space, and renewables, he added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Meeting with Russia's Lavrov while maintaining strong ties with Western nations shows India's balanced foreign policy. We need to protect our national interests while navigating complex global politics. Smart diplomacy!
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Michael C
While the diplomatic engagements are impressive, I hope these meetings translate into concrete benefits for ordinary Indians. Trade agreements and technology transfers should create jobs and improve living standards back home.
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Ananya R
The focus on AI, critical minerals, and renewable energy cooperation is forward-thinking! India needs to secure its position in emerging technologies. Partnerships with Latin American countries could be game-changing for our energy security. 🌍
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Sarah B
Good to see India engaging with smaller nations too - Antigua, Uruguay, Sierra Leone. This inclusive approach builds goodwill and shows we value all partnerships, not just the big powers. That's how true leadership works!
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Vikram M
The UAE partnership continues to strengthen - very important for our energy needs and diaspora welfare. Hope the Joint Commission meeting brings more opportunities for Indian businesses in the Gulf region. 🤝
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Kavya N
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish there was more transparency about what exactly was discussed regarding Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. The public deserves to know our stance clearly.

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