External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his counterparts from Poland and Portugal, specializing in methods to increase total bilateral cooperation.
After the telephone talks with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, Jaishankar mentioned the main target was on the significance of extra political exchanges, expanded commerce and smoother journey.
“A complete evaluate of ties right now with FM @RauZbigniew of Poland. Agreed on the significance of extra political exchanges, expanded commerce, smoother journey and regional consultations,” he tweeted.
“Look ahead to welcoming him in India quickly,” Jaishankar added.
Following his talks with Portuguese international minister Augusto Santos Silva, Jaishankar mentioned India counts on Portugal’s robust assist for increasing its relations with Europe.
“Called my good friend FM Augusto Santos Silva of Portugal. Discussed the Covid state of affairs. The India-EU Leaders’ Meeting in Porto and Migration & Mobility Agreement with Portugal had been landmarks in 2021,” the exterior affairs minister mentioned.
“Count on Portugal’s robust assist for increasing India’s relations with Europe,” he mentioned.
In a separate tweet, Jaishankar additionally congratulated Wopke Hoekstra on his appointment because the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Netherlands.
“Congratulate @WBHoekstra on his appointment as Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of the Netherlands. Look ahead to working with him to advance our robust partnership,” he mentioned.
In the previous couple of days, Jaishankar spoke to his counterparts from the US, Russia, the UK, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Nigeria.
He additionally spoke to international ministers of Egypt, Israel, Australia, Indonesia, Maldives, Bhutan, Iran and France.
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