External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Union Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva in Brussels to explore research opportunities in clean energy, innovation hubs, startups, and collaboration with ‘Horizon Europe’. India’s Ambassador to Belgium and the EU, Pranay Verma, was also present during the meeting.
During the meeting, Jaishankar and Zaharieva discussed the potential for research in clean and green energy technologies, innovation hubs, startups, and their partnership with Horizon Europe. Zaharieva expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the impact of joint innovation between Europe and India on shaping the future.
Apart from this meeting, Jaishankar engaged in discussions with European Commissioner Jozef Sikela on enhancing cooperation in connectivity, trilateral partnerships, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and green shipping. The discussions aimed at strengthening ties and exploring avenues for mutual growth and development.
