What Did EAM Jaishankar Discuss with UN Chief Guterres?
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Key Takeaways
- Jaishankar's meeting with Guterres emphasized the value of multilateralism.
- India's role in global diplomacy is increasingly recognized.
- Regional conflicts and cooperation were key discussion points.
- The meeting followed Jaishankar's participation in the G7 meeting in Canada.
- Guterres expressed support for India's growth.
United Nations, Nov 14 (NationPress) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar engaged in a comprehensive dialogue with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the current global landscape and the role of multilateralism.
Following their meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday (local time), the EAM shared on X that he valued Guterres' insights on the global order and its repercussions for multilateralism.
He further expressed his appreciation for the Secretary-General's views on various regional conflicts.
EAM Jaishankar made a brief stop in New York after concluding his visit to Canada, where he participated in the G7 foreign ministers' meeting and held discussions with numerous foreign ministers globally.
He described his conversation with Guterres as productive and thanked him for his unwavering support for India's progress and development.
The EAM mentioned his eagerness to welcome Guterres to India in the future.
On Tuesday, Guterres' Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq extended condolences to the government and people of India regarding the car bomb attack near the Red Fort on November 10, stating that the incident necessitates a thorough investigation.
Canada, which is chairing the G7, invited India to join as a partner.
During his time in Canada, EAM Jaishankar met with Foreign Minister Anita Anand and stated on X that they acknowledged the advancements in executing the 'New Roadmap 2025' for bilateral relations.
Amid the two-day meeting in Niagara, the EAM engaged in rapid diplomacy with attending ministers.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged him in discussions about bilateral relations, concentrating on trade and supply chains, and shared opinions on the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, as noted by EAM Jaishankar on X.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha acknowledged on X after meeting Jaishankar that he conveyed Kyiv's stance on peace, the battlefield conditions, and Russia's perilous strikes on crucial substations that power Ukrainian nuclear facilities.
In posts on X, he mentioned discussions on strategic collaborations with EU Foreign Affairs High Representative Kaja Kallas, as well as with Foreign Ministers Jean-Noel Barrot of France and Johann Wadephul of Germany.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Foreign Ministers Faisal bin Farhan of Saudi Arabia, Mauro Vieira of Brazil, Juan Ramon de la Fuente of Mexico, and Ronald Lamola of South Africa were among his counterparts with whom he discussed bilateral relations and global issues.