New York [US], September 22 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed ways to strengthen strategic partnership and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific between the two nations. “After the call between Prez @EmmanuelMacron and PM @NarendraModi, I discussed with @DrSJaishankar in New York how to strengthen our strategic partnership and our cooperation in the #IndoPacific. -French FM @JY_LeDrian,” tweeted Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India.
Jaishankar discusses Afghanistan situation with Egyptian counterpart on UNGA sidelines
Jaishankar met his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry and exchanged views on Afghanistan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York on Tuesday (local time). Both leaders agreed to take forward bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Jaishankar said in a tweet, “Good to meet FM Sameh Shoukry of Egypt.
Agreed to take forward our bilateral cooperation. Exchanged views on the GERD issue and Afghanistan.”
Earlier on Tuesday, S Jaishankar met his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in New York. The two leaders discussed issues associated with Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan crisis.
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, “Began the day meeting with our Strategic Partner France. A comprehensive discussion with FM @JY_LeDrian on Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific and other contemporary issues. India and France are solid partners in the UN Security Council.”
