Updated October 23rd, 2021 at 09:32 IST
Jaishankar, EVP Timmermans hold 'good discussion' on India-EU ties, Afghan situation
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Friday, 22 October met with the European Commission’s Executive-Vice President Frans Timmermans in New Delhi.
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Friday, 22 October met with the European Commission’s Executive-Vice President Frans Timmermans in New Delhi. According to the Twitter update by the EAM, both officials exchanged views on Afghanistan and climate action changes. Jaishankar and Timmermans also indulged in a “good discussion” over the expansion of the India-EU partnership along with trade and investment, connectivity and Indo-pacific.
The EAM said that meeting Timmermans is always a “pleasure”. Timmermans, in a separate tweet, thanked India for a “warm welcome and a good visit”, adding that he is looking forward to further enhancing the cooperation on several areas for a “sustainable” future for all.
Pleasure as always to meet EVP @TimmermansEU.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 22, 2021
A good discussion on the expanding India-EU partnership, including on trade and investment, connectivity and Indo-Pacific.
Exchange of views covered climate action challenges and Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/xxTox4lvwf
So thank you India for a warm welcome and a good visit. I look forward to further strengthening our cooperation on #climate, #biodiversity, the green #energy transition and #circulareconomy, so that we can work together on a healthy, sustainable future for all. pic.twitter.com/MMGsFx1qLA
— Frans Timmermans (@TimmermansEU) October 22, 2021
The 🇪🇺🇮🇳 partnership is of great importance, and together we can provide global leadership on #climate and energy before, during, and after #COP26. To protect our children’s future, we need maximum ambition from every major emitter and we must #CloseTheGap on climate finance.
— Frans Timmermans (@TimmermansEU) October 22, 2021
Prior to the Timmermans-Jaishankar meet, the third India-EU Strategic Partnership Review took place in Brussels on 19 October where both sides exchanged views on best ways to combine forces in battling the COVID-19 pandemic, said the External Affairs Ministry in a statement. The official EAM release added, “Following the India-EU Leaders’ Meeting of 8th May 2021, which set a clear path for further deepening ties between India and the EU, the meeting allowed for a comprehensive review of the Strategic India-EU Partnership, guided by the India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025.”
The Ministry said, “The discussions focused notably on cooperation in addressing the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and contributing to the success of the upcoming Climate COP26.”
“India and the EU also discussed next steps to operationalise the decision of Indian and EU Leaders to resume negotiations for a balanced, ambitious, comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade agreement and launch negotiations on a stand-alone investment protection agreement and on a separate agreement on geographical indications,” it added.
Jaishankar receives UK CDC, WTO Director-General
Apart from Timmermans, the EAM also held meetings with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, 22 October as both leaders discussed the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. They also talked about ways to ensure a successful United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The EAM also received UK CDS General Nicholas Carter, met with Director-General World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. He also welcomed UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to New Delhi and completed a comprehensive review of bilateral ties.
Received UK CDS General Nicholas Carter.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 22, 2021
Conversation centered around Afghanistan and Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/G0k2y59N3E
Met Director General, @wto @NOIweala.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 22, 2021
Spoke about the need for reformed multilateralism with fairer outcomes.
The Global South has critical interests in agriculture, vaccines, climate action and fishing. pic.twitter.com/oIj25ezPQP
Glad to welcome UK Foreign Secretary @trussliz to Delhi.Just completed a comprehensive review of our relationship.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 22, 2021
Roadmap 2030 is progressing well. The pillars on Trade and Prosperity, People to People relationship, Defence and Security, Climate & Health are all moving forward. pic.twitter.com/ww7KuhdlJZ
(IMAGE: @DrSJaishankar_Twitter)
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Published October 23rd, 2021 at 09:32 IST
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