External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Denmark, the UAE, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Singapore on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The discussions focused on bolstering ties between India and these nations, with an emphasis on collaboration across various sectors.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleasure to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark today at UNGA79. Appreciated the positive directions of our relationship. Shared perspective on the Ukraine conflict.”
Jaishankar also held discussions with UAE’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoumm, said, “Always a delight to meet my dear friend. So much to talk about, on our ties and what’s happening in the world.”
In his meeting with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Rasit Meredow, Jaishankar congratulated Turkmenistan on its national day and explored avenues to further strengthen ties.
His talks with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov reflected on the progress in bilateral cooperation, with Jaishankar valuing Saidov’s insights into regional matters.
Jaishankar met with Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, and said, “A great ending to a long day chatting with FM Vivian Balakrishnan of Singapore.”
Jaishankar, who is currently on a visit to the US, met several delegates and diplomats on the sidelines of UNGA, including FM Caspar Veldkamp of the Netherlands, FM Timco Mucunski of North Macedonia, Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Nurtleu, Morocco Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, and Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, among many others.
(Inputs from ANI)