WORLD NEWS | Jaishankar meets French counterpart Colonna; latter expresses enthusiasm for PM Modi’s upcoming visit

stockholm [Sweden]May 14 (ANI): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met his French counterpart Catherine Colonna on Saturday (local time), where she shared her insights into making Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bastille Day visit a success. enthusiasm.

The two sides also exchanged views on Indo-Pacific, G20 and other issues.

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“Great meeting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonne. Shared her enthusiasm for the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Day visit. Exchanged views on Indo-Pacific and G20,” Jaishankar tweeted wrote on.

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of India-France strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honor at the Bastille Day military parade in Paris on 14 July this year.

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Prime Minister Modi attended the military parade in Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

According to an official statement, the Indian Armed Forces contingent will join the French troops in the parade.

Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Sweden to attend the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Conference. He is also expected to attend the opening of India’s trilateral forum involving India, Europe and the US, along with Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Bilstrom. Additionally, Jaishankar will discuss India’s relationship with the European Union during his visit, as Sweden currently holds the EU Council presidency.

EAM also met with counterparts from Latvia, Austria, Lithuania, Belgium, Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria during the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (EIPMF).

Jaishankar met with Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Linkevich and discussed strengthening bilateral ties amid the Ukraine conflict.

“Great meeting with FM @edgarsrinkeviks from Latvia on the sidelines of the EU-Indo-Pacific ministerial meeting. Talked about strengthening our bilateral relationship and the impact of the conflict in Ukraine. Also discussed our multilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar tweeted .

He also met Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg and signed a mobility and immigration agreement.

“Had a lively and productive discussion with my friend FM @a_schallenberg in Austria. Mobility and migration agreement signed. Discussed global issues, especially Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific region,” he tweeted.

Jaishankar discussed with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis the European view of the world from an Indian perspective.

“Had a good conversation with Lithuania’s FM @GLandsbergis on bilateral cooperation and the Indo-Pacific region. Also discussed the European view of the world from our vantage point. Agreed to keep in touch,” Jaishankar tweeted.

At the same time, Jaishankar agreed to move forward bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation in his first meeting with Belgian Foreign Minister Rahbib.

“First cordial meeting with Belgian FM @hadjalahbib. Agreed to work together to move our bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation forward,” Jaishankar tweeted.

He also met with Cyprus Foreign Minister Konstantinos Combos and discussed mobility and tourism.

“Great meeting Cyprus FM @ckmobos after appointment. Noted potential for greater engagement. Talked about mobility & tourism. Also discussed our multilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar tweeted.

Jaishankar thanked his Romanian foreign minister, Bogdan Aurescu, for his assistance in Operation Ganga, an evacuation mission to bring back all Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine.

“Interviewed with Romanian colleague FM @BogdanAurescu during EU-Indo-Pacific ministerial meeting. Thanks for facilitating #OperationGanga. Discussed defense and energy cooperation. Benefited from his perspective on the region,” Jaishankar tweeted.

He also exchanged views with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kondorf.

“Exchanged views with FM Ivan Kondov of Bulgaria on the region and its global implications. Discussed our growing bilateral and multilateral relationships,” Jaishankar tweeted. (Arnie)

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