Jaishankar said they also share perspectives on technology, connectivity and security. (File)
New Delhi:
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar held talks with EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell on Thursday on initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery and preparations for the 15th EU summit India.
Jaishankar said they also share perspectives on technology, connectivity and security.
“Concluded a review meeting of #IndiaEU relations with the EU HR / VP @JosepBorrellF. Discussed initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery. Highlighted our shared perspectives on technology, connectivity and security. Preparing for the India-EU summit, “said Jaishankar in a tweet.
Concluded a review meeting of #IndiaEU relations with EU HR / VP @JosepBorrellF. Discussed initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery. Highlighted our common perspectives on technology, connectivity and security. Preparation of the India-EU summit. pic.twitter.com/6omr5V9qdC
– Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 28, 2020
In a statement, the EU said the main topics of their conversation were the response to the coronavirus pandemic and preparations for the 15th EU-India summit, which was postponed in March due to the virus epidemic.
Borrell and Jaishankar confirmed the EU and India’s commitment to work together to overcome the global pandemic and stressed the importance of an effective global socio-economic recovery, the statement said.
Mr. Borrell also thanked Mr. Jaishankar for the assistance provided by India to facilitate the repatriation of more than 11,000 European tourists from India.
“They agreed on the need to ensure the flow of crucial medical supplies and keep world trade and value chains open,” the statement said.
“Borrell and Jaishankar agreed that the current pandemic makes the EU-India strategic partnership even more relevant. This was true in terms of unifying efforts to strengthen the multilateral system, as well as to further develop bilateral relations, including trade and investment and security. cooperation, “the statement said.
The two leaders also discussed preparations for the EU-India summit, which will be held as soon as possible, he added.
“They looked forward to the summit as an important opportunity to move forward on all aspects of the EU-India relationship. They also discussed relevant foreign policy issues, including Afghanistan, China and Iran,” added the press release.
