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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani in New York. They held talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. The leaders discussed critical global issues like the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. They also reviewed the strengthening India-Italy Strategic Partnership.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets Italy FM Tajani at UNGA on Ukraine Middle East

  • Ministers reviewed progress in bilateral ties since elevation to Strategic Partnership
  • Discussions covered key regional issues including Ukraine and Middle East conflicts
  • Focus also included Indo-Pacific security and Mediterranean developments
  • Cooperation spans defence, trade, and clean energy sectors
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Jaishankar meets Italian FM Tajani in New York, discusses Ukraine, Middle East

EAM Jaishankar and Italian FM Tajani discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and Indo-Pacific security while reviewing growing India-Italy Strategic Partnership.

"Pleased to meet DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy this morning in New York. We discussed the developments in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Ukraine & Indo-Pacific. - Dr. S. Jaishankar"

New York, September 25

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) met Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

The meeting was focused on recent developments in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific region. Both ministers also reviewed the growing strength of India-Italy bilateral ties.

In a post on social media, Jaishankar said he was "pleased to meet" Tajani and underlined that the two sides discussed key regional and global issues alongside cooperation between New Delhi and Rome.

"Pleased to meet DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy this morning in New York. We discussed the developments in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Ukraine & Indo-Pacific. Also, the progress in our bilateral ties, " EAM wrote in an X post.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1971219687813021943

India and Italy elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to New Delhi in March 2023. Since then, the two countries have expanded cooperation in defence, trade, clean energy, and education.

Earlier, speaking at the annual Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Online panel discussion in New York on the theme 'The Heart of Development: Aid, Trade & Technology', Jaishankar called for South-South cooperation amid global uncertainty.

He also shared insightful perspectives on navigating global uncertainty, highlighting four key trends: interconnected growth drivers of self-reliance, technology adoption, multipolarity, and South-South cooperation, which are mutually reinforcing and shaping a new global landscape; evolving global workforce by adapting to contemporary needs, reflecting shifts in skills, mobility, and digital capabilities.

At the UNGA, Jaishankar is holding a series of meetings with counterparts from across the world to push India's diplomatic priorities and highlight New Delhi's support for the Global South.

The two leaders earlier held bilateral talks when Tajani visited India this year in April to strengthen the partnership between the two nations.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the diplomatic outreach, I hope we're not compromising our traditional non-aligned stance too much. The Ukraine situation requires careful balancing from India's perspective.
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Ananya R
The focus on South-South cooperation is exactly what developing nations need. India's leadership in representing Global South interests at UNGA is making us proud! 👏
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Michael C
Interesting to see India-Italy defense cooperation growing. With Italy being a NATO member, this could open new opportunities for Indian defense exports to European markets.
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Shreya B
Clean energy and education partnerships are the real win here. These are areas where both countries can learn from each other and create sustainable growth. Good move!
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Karthik V
Jaishankar's emphasis on multipolarity and self-reliance reflects India's growing confidence on global stage. More such strategic partnerships will help counter Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific.

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