New York [US], September 28 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), met his counterparts from Denmark, UAE, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Singapore.
The meetings centred around strengthening bilateral ties with each nation.
Sharing 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."
{{{{twitter_post_id####Pleasure to meet FM @larsloekke of Denmark today at #UNGA79.
Appreciated the positive directions of our relationship. Shared perspective on the Ukraine conflict.
🇮🇳 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/Nj0vfjByR7
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 27, 2024
He also met the Foreign Minister of UAE and said, "Always a delight to meet my dear friend DPM and FM Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum of UAE. So much to talk about, on our ties and what's happening in the world."
Always a delight to meet my dear friend DPM & FM @ABZayed of UAE.
So much to talk about, on our ties and what’s happening in the world. #UNGA79
🇮🇳 🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/UraWAoRVo4
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 27, 2024
During his meeting with the Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan, Jaishankar discussed expanding the relations between the two nations. "A warm meeting with DPM and FM Rasit Meredow of Turkmenistan. Extended greetings on Turkmenistan's national day. Discussed further expanding our friendly ties," Jaishankar posted on X.
A warm meeting with DPM & FM Raşit Meredow of Turkmenistan.
Extended greetings on Turkmenistan’s national day. Discussed further expanding our friendly ties.
🇮🇳 🇹🇲 #UNGA79 pic.twitter.com/x0PNwwtmpm
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 27, 2024
In another post, he said, "So nice to meet FM Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan today in New York. Appreciate the progress in our bilateral ties. Value his insights on the region."
So nice to meet @FM_Saidov of Uzbekistan today in New York.
Appreciate the progress in our bilateral ties. Value his insights on the region.
🇮🇳 🇺🇿 #UNGA79 pic.twitter.com/8vgeUhAUUm
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 27, 2024
Jaishankar also met his Singaporean counterpart and said, "A great ending to a long day chatting with FM Vivian Balakrishnan of Singapore."
}}}}A great ending to a long day chatting with FM @VivianBala of Singapore.
🇮🇳 🇸🇬 #UNGA79 pic.twitter.com/etWpOMFGPe
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 27, 2024
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.
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