Brussels [Belgium], March 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, along with key sectors including semiconductors, health, technology, and innovation.
Both leaders also agreed to establish a Strategic Dialogue.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Started Day 2 in Brussels, meeting with FM Maxime Prevot of Belgium. Discussed intensifying our cooperation in trade & investment, semiconductors, health, technology & innovation. Agreed to establish a Strategic Dialogue.”
Jaishankar also met Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos during his visit.
In another post on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleasure to meet FM Constantinos Kombos of Cyprus today in Brussels. Discussed ways to further strengthen our strategic partnership and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. Holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU, appreciate Cyprus’ support in advancing European Union-India engagement.”
This marked Jaishankar’s first meeting with Kombos since the latter assumed office.
Kombos, in a post on X, described the meeting as a meaningful exchange, highlighting discussions on strengthening the Cyprus-India strategic partnership, particularly in light of the upcoming visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to India.
He also noted that the talks covered EU-India relations following the recent EU-India Summit and progress on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, as well as the concerning developments in the Middle East.
Kombos emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only sustainable path toward de-escalation and stability.
Jaishankar is on an official visit to Brussels from March 15 to 16 at the invitation of European Union High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas to participate in the Foreign Affairs Council Meeting with foreign ministers of the 27 EU member states.
During the visit, Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet European Union leadership and his counterparts from Belgium and other EU member states.
The visit, coming shortly after the 16th India-EU Summit, is expected to further deepen India’s strategic partnership with the European Union. (ANI)
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