External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono to discuss the progress of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ASEAN cooperation. The meeting took place during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi, where Jaishankar is set to chair a session.
In addition to the Indonesian Foreign Minister, Jaishankar also engaged in talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. They discussed various aspects of the Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, investment, energy, connectivity, science, technology, and skill mobility. The ministers also addressed global and multilateral issues of common interest.
Furthermore, Jaishankar had discussions with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, exchanging views on bilateral, regional, and global matters. He emphasized India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy during a meeting with Maldivian Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam, reviewing bilateral cooperation and reaffirming India’s commitment to the Maldives’ progress and development.
These interactions occurred alongside the BRICS meeting, where Foreign Ministers from member countries are engaging in dialogues on global and regional issues. The BRICS Foreign Ministers and delegations from member and partner nations are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
