
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Uzbekistan; discuss global issues
The Hindu
Jaishankar strengthens ties with UAE, Singapore, Uzbekistan, Denmark, and North Macedonia at UN General Assembly.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has met his counterparts from the UAE, Singapore, Uzbekistan and Denmark on the sidelines of the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly.
The discussions between the leaders focused on bolstering ties between India and these nations, emphasising further expanding friendly ties.
Mr. Jaishankar is in the U.S. to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session.
On Friday (September 27, 2024), Mr. Jaishankar met his counterpart from Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan.
"A great ending to a long day chatting with FM @VivianBala of Singapore," he posted on X.
He also met the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov.
"So nice to meet @FM_Saidov of Uzbekistan today in New York. Appreciate the progress in our bilateral ties. Value his insights on the region," he posted on X.

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