S Jaishankar and Melanie Joly exchanged views on the worldwide scenario in Munich.
Munich:
Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a gathering with Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly on the sidelines of the Munich Safety Convention on Friday (native time). The talks between the 2 leaders centered on the current state of bilateral ties.
Mr Jaishankar and Melanie Joly additionally exchanged views on the worldwide scenario. The talks between the 2 leaders come amid strained ties between India and Canada after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegations that the Indian authorities was concerned within the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023. India has denied the allegations, calling them “absurd” and “motivated.”
In a submit on X, Mr Jaishankar acknowledged, “Met my Canadian counterpart FM @melaniejoly
on sidelines of #MSC2024. Our dialog understandably centered on the current state of our bilateral ties. Was additionally helpful to alternate views on the worldwide scenario.”
Met my Canadian counterpart FM @melaniejoly on sidelines of #MSC2024.
Our dialog understandably centered on the current state of our bilateral ties. Was additionally helpful to alternate views on the worldwide scenario. pic.twitter.com/g1G1VhS3vn
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 16, 2024
The sixtieth Munich Safety Convention (MSC) bought underway an in-person occasion from February 16-18, at its conventional venue, the Lodge Bayerischer Hof in Munich, in line with an official assertion. This 12 months’s convention is being held beneath the chairmanship of the German Ambassador to the US, Christoph Heusgen.
Earlier, S Jaishankar held a gathering along with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and mentioned world challenges and the pathway forward. The 2 leaders reviewed preparations for the subsequent assembly of India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations.
Taking to X, S Jaishankar acknowledged, “So good to fulfill my German colleague FM @ABaerbock on #MSC2024 sidelines. A large-ranging dialog on world challenges and the pathway forward. Appreciated her insights and assessments. Additionally reviewed preparations for the subsequent assembly of our Inter-Governmental Consultations.”
He additionally held a gathering with Argentina’s counterpart, Diana Mondino and mentioned financial and political cooperation between the 2 nations.
In a submit on X, Mr Jaishankar wrote, “Pleasure to fulfill FM @DianaMondino of Argentina this night. Mentioned our financial and political cooperation. Stay up for working along with her.”
He additionally met the Greek Minister of Nationwide Defence Nikos Dendias. Sharing particulars concerning the assembly on social media platform X, S Jaishankar acknowledged, “Glad to fulfill Minister of Nationwide Protection of Greece @NikosDendias on #MSC2024 sidelines. Shared views on the key safety challenges going through the world in the present day.”
S Jaishankar met with European Union (EU) international coverage chief Josep Borrell in Munich on Friday.
In a submit on X, Mr Jaishankar wrote, “Delighted to meet up with EU HRVP @JosepBorrellF in Munich.”
“Exchanged views on the present world scenario. Trying ahead to welcoming him to India,” he added.
Mr Jaishankar additionally held talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and mentioned the continued scenario in West Asia, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific.
In a submit on social media platform X, the EAM posted, “Nice to fulfill my buddy US @SecBlinken this afternoon on MSC 2024 sidelines. Our speak centered on the scenario in West Asia, Ukraine and Indo-Pacific. Reviewed the persevering with progress in our bilateral ties.”
S Jaishankar on Friday started his engagements with United Kingdom International Secretary David Cameron. Within the assembly, Mr Jaishankar and Cameron mentioned India-UK bilateral cooperation and world and regional points.
Sharing particulars concerning the assembly, Mr Jaishankar on X posted, “Began my engagements at #MunichSecurityConference by assembly UK International Secretary @David_Cameron. A great dialogue on our bilateral cooperation in addition to world and regional points. Additionally exchanged views on the cricket match underway.”
Mr Jaishankar held a gathering with Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister Mariya Gabriel and mentioned rising bilateral partnership. The 2 leaders additionally exchanged views on the Ukraine battle.
“Good to fulfill DPM and FM @GabrielMariya of Bulgaria on #MSC2024 sidelines. Mentioned our rising bilateral relationship and welcomed Bulgaria’s determination to affix @isolaralliance
. Additionally exchanged views on the Ukraine battle,” S Jaishankar posted on X.
Moreover, EAM Jaishankar additionally met with Peru’s International Minister Javier Gonzalez Olaechea and spoke concerning the important reforms within the United Nations and India-Peru financial cooperation.
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