During his Brussels visit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the EU leaders highlighted the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy security, global stability, and India-EU cooperation, while outlining the need for coordinated international efforts to ease tensions
EAM Jaishankar meets European Union (EU) High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas in Brussels. PIC/X
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Brussels at the invitation of European Union (EU) High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas.
Addressing the Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, Jaiswal stated that the leaders underlined the need for dialogue to bring an end to the crisis.
"Our External Affairs Minister visited Brussels. He was invited by the EU High Representative and Vice President, Kaja Kallas, to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. At the meeting, apart from discussing India-EU ties, he and other ministers of the European Union, foreign ministers of the various countries of the EU, discussed global challenges, particularly the situation in West Asia, including its effects on energy security. The ministers also underlined the need for dialogue and diplomacy to be drafted to bring an early end to this particular conflict," he said.
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Jaishankar undertook a two-day visit to Brussels.
In a post on X, he said: "Concluded a productive visit to Brussels, meeting with the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, calling on Presidents of the EU Council Antonio Costa and EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and holding talks with EU HRVP Kaja Kallas. Also met EU counterparts and held separate bilateral discussions with many."
Concluded a productive visit to Brussels, meeting with the #EuropeanUnion Foreign Affairs Council, calling on Presidents of the @EUCouncil António Costa and @EU_Commission @vonderleyen, and holding talks with EU HRVP @kajakallas. Also met EU counterparts and held separate… pic.twitter.com/Ff0s5HdOoY
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FTA, tech cooperation, supply chains among key focus areas in India-EU talks
Jaishankar outlined key takeaways from the discussions, highlighting that the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could mark a turning point in India-EU ties by unlocking economic potential and strengthening strategic engagement.
He further noted that both sides aim to enhance cooperation in critical technologies through the Trade and Technology Council (TTC), strengthen supply chain resilience, and promote trade and investment linkages.
Mobility of skilled talent, expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, and progress on the Security and Defence Partnership were also discussed. Both sides agreed to expedite the Security of Information Agreement and advance connectivity initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Emphasising the importance of multilateralism, Jaishankar said India and the EU would continue to strengthen institutional cooperation through regular high-level consultations. He added that in an increasingly multipolar world, the India-EU partnership can serve as a pillar of stability and resilience.
(With ANI inputs)Â
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