New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid and Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon.
On his meeting with his Maldivian counterpart, EAM said in a tweet: “Good to meet @abdulla_shahid, FM of our special neighbor Maldives."
A cordial first meeting with FM @tfajon of Slovenia this evening.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 3, 2023
Value our ties, bilaterally and in the India-EU format. Discussed taking forward our relationship, especially in the economic and technological domain.
Also discussed global developments. pic.twitter.com/iNDedGJKwJ
“Appreciated his warm sentiments about our commitment to Maldives and our advocacy of the Global South.”
The Maldivian FM, in a tweet, said the two sides discussed on further advancing the bilateral collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
“Always a pleasure to meet my dear friend Minister @DrSJaishankar.
“Applauded him for India’s inclusive approach to G20 Presidency.
“Reflected on the #MaldivesIndiaPartnership and discussed on further advancing our collaboration in areas of mutual interest.”
In his meeting with the Slovenian Foreign Minister, EAM said that they discussed taking forward the ties in the economic and technological domain.
“A cordial first meeting with FM @tfajon of Slovenia this evening.
Good to meet @abdulla_shahid , FM of our special neighbor Maldives.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 3, 2023
Appreciated his warm sentiments about our commitment to Maldives and our advocacy of the Global South. pic.twitter.com/nNDYAYSbzT
“Value our ties, bilaterally and in the India-EU format. Discussed taking forward our relationship, especially in the economic and technological domain.
“Also discussed global developments.”
The Slovenian Foreign Ministry, in a tweet, said that Minister Fajon met EAM on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue.
“India is our important bilateral partner & one of the leading global strategic players currently chairing #G20 . Opportunities to strengthen cooperation: economy & niche high technologies.”
(With UNI inputs)
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