New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in several high-level discussions during the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi.
He met with Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, expressing appreciation for her insights regarding the situation in Ukraine and India's relationship with the European Union. He shared on X, "Glad to meet FM Baiba Braze of Latvia. Appreciate her perspectives on Ukraine developments and our ties with EU."
Jaishankar also engaged in a conversation with Chet Greene, the Foreign Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, focusing on areas such as health, education, sports, and capacity building. He noted, "A good conversation with FM Chet Greene of Antigua & Barbuda on #Raisina2025 sidelines. Spoke about our cooperation in health, education, sports and capacity building."
In a meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), he addressed topics related to nuclear safety and non-proliferation. He remarked, "Delighted to meet Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Mariano Grossi on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 today. Discussed nuclear safety and non-proliferation issues."
During his discussion with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, Jaishankar reviewed the status of bilateral cooperation. He stated, "Glad to meet Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Khaleel of Maldives in New Delhi today. Reviewed the progress of our bilateral cooperation."
Earlier in the day, he also met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, commending his views on peace negotiations.
Additionally, he noted the establishment of Ukraine's new Consulate General in Mumbai. He held discussions with Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa regarding digital cooperation, connectivity, food security, and BIMSTEC initiatives. He shared, "Great meeting FM @AmbPoohMaris of Thailand in New Delhi today. Had a productive exchange on our digital, connectivity and food security cooperation, as well as our BIMSTEC partnership."
Jaishankar also held discussions with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo to enhance both bilateral and multilateral collaboration. During their meeting, they observed the signing of an agreement between the National Archives of India and the General Archives of Peru.
"It was a pleasure to engage with FM Elmer Schialer Salcedo of Peru today. We explored opportunities to strengthen our political, economic, and infrastructure cooperation, as well as to expand our multilateral interactions. Additionally, we witnessed the exchange of an agreement regarding information sharing and documentation between the National Archives of India and the General Archives of Peru," he stated.
The Raisina Dialogue is taking place in New Delhi from March 17-19 and is organized by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs.
