“Stronger ties between India and the EU will reduce risks for the global economy”

New Delhi: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasized that stronger India-EU relations would reduce risks to the global economy by cooperating on resilient supply chains and stabilize the global order through stronger trade, mobility and security partnerships.

Jaishankar met and interacted with ambassadors of several European countries and discussed the current global situation.

In a post on X, he said: “Delighted to interact with EU countries ambassadors today.”

Discussions focused on growing uncertainty in global affairs. “He spoke to them about the current state of the world, with volatility and instability the new normal,” he added.

Jaishankar also highlighted the importance of deeper cooperation between India and the EU. “Advocated for stronger India-EU relations that will – mitigate risks to the global economy by cooperating on resilient supply chains; reassure the international community by providing public goods such as HADR, counter-piracy operations, development projects, etc.; and stabilize the global order through a stronger trade, mobility and security partnership.”

Referring to upcoming high-level engagements, the Foreign Minister noted that members of the European Parliament would visit India on the occasion of Republic Day and he looked forward to the visit of European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyan for the Republic Day celebrations.

Meanwhile, earlier this week. Jaishankar jointly unveiled the logo of the Indo-Spanish Double Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and welcomed the European country into the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative (IPOI).

Speaking to social media platform X, Jaishankar said, “We are celebrating the 70th anniversary of India-Spain. I am delighted to jointly unveil the India-Spain logo with FM Jose Manuel Albares, marking our double year of culture, tourism and artificial intelligence.

“This comes on the occasion of the Spanish Foreign Minister’s official visit to the country, during which he held wide-ranging discussions with Jaishankar on bilateral cooperation and global issues.

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He also thanked Spain for its support in strengthening ties between India and the European Union in multiple areas.

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