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Jaishankar charts India-EU ties amid global tensions at UN
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with European Union counterparts in New York, addressing bilateral cooperation and pressing international issues. The discussions came as Jaishankar led India's delegation to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
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Jaishankar convened with EU colleagues on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly high-level week to review partnership priorities and coordinate positions on critical global challenges. The meetings covered the depth of India-EU cooperation alongside multilateral dimensions of pressing international developments.
The agenda encompassed regional flashpoints and strategic concerns, including the evolving situation in the Gulf, the Ukraine conflict, and developments across the Indo-Pacific region. These discussions underscore ongoing diplomatic coordination between New Delhi and European capitals on issues shaping the global landscape.
The External Affairs Minister's visit to New York for the 81st UNGA session has included broader bilateral engagements beyond EU partners. On the margins of the assembly, Jaishankar also met with Nauru's President David Adeang, during which he reaffirmed India's commitment to development partnership and cooperation with the Pacific island nation across bilateral and multilateral frameworks.
The interactions reflect India's sustained diplomatic engagement at the world body and its efforts to align with international partners on shared strategic interests and global governance issues.