EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with foreign counterparts on margins of UNGA session

<p> New York, Sep 22 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed regional and global issues with his foreign counterparts as he held a series of bilateral meetings here on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session.</p><p> Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.</p><p> His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.</p><p> “Our regular meetings and telecons enable us to maintain the momentum of our Special Global Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar said in a social media post.</p><p> “Regional and global issues, specifically the Ukraine & Gulf crisis were discussed. Also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including the reform of UN Security Council,” he added.</p><p> After his meeting with Ecuador Foreign Minister Roberto Kury, Jaishankar said, “We spoke about strengthening our economic ties, including in energy & pharmaceuticals, mobility, training of personnel, development partnership and cooperation in multilateral fora, including the @UN." Following his meeting with Slovakia Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar, the external affairs minister said that besides discussing the bilateral agenda, they also touched upon ways to deepen our multilateral cooperation.</p><p> Jaishankar also held a “great first meeting” with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Hungary Anita Orban.</p><p> “We resolved to work together to deepen our ties, as also advance” the bilateral strategic partnership #UNGA81," he said.</p><p> Jaishankar will address world leaders at the General Debate from the UNGA podium on September 26. PTI YAS SCY SCY</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>

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