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India Gazette
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Jaishankar, European Commission President Leyen discuss ways to deepen partnership
Brussels [Belgium], June 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss efforts to deepen the partnership between India and the EU. Jaishankar welcomed Leyen's strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and solidarity in combating terrorism. Sharing details regarding his meeting with Leyen on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Pleased to call on @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen this morning. Welcomed her strong condemnation of terrorist attack in Pahalgam and solidarity in combatting terrorism. Discussed efforts underway to deepen the India - EU partnership. Agreed on the potential benefits of stronger cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and security for both our regions.' Ursula von der Leyen stated that the 'strategic partnership' between India and the EU is 'getting stronger.' She stressed that India and the EU are working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth, with an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), tech, innovation, security, and defence. 'Welcome to my friend @DrSJaishankar The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger. We're working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence. I look forward to adopting it with @narendramodi at our next Summit,' Leyen posted on X. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community of Belgium and Luxembourg, discussing the steady progress of India-Belgium ties and its engagement with the European Union. During the interaction, Jaishankar apprised the community of India's efforts to counter terrorism and promote the country's progress and prosperity. Sharing the pictures of the interaction on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Great to interact with members of the Indian community of Belgium and Luxembourg. Discussed with them the steady progress of India-Belgium ties and engagement with the EU. Also apprised them of our efforts at countering terrorism and ensuring the progress & prosperity of India.' Jaishankar met members of European Parliament - David McAllister, Sandro Gozi and Nikos Papandreou. Jaishankar's wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, and India's Ambassador to Belgium, Saurabh Kumar were present. 'Good to meet members of @Europarl_EN @davidmcallister, @sandrogozi and @NicosPapandreou with @AmbSaurabhKumar,' Jaishankar posted on X. Jaishankar began his visit to Belgium on Monday by meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and combating terrorism. He appreciated Belgium's support in combating terrorism, welcomed their solidarity, and emphasised the strong momentum in the India-EU partnership, highlighting the potential for collaboration in clean energy, mobility, and pharmaceuticals. Sharing the details in a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Pleased to meet DPM & FM @prevotmaxime at the start of my visit to Belgium. Welcomed Belgium's support and solidarity in combatting terrorism. Appreciated the strong momentum of our bilateral engagement and the India - EU partnership. Also held wide - ranging discussions on deepening our cooperation including in trade, investment, technology, defence & security, pharmaceuticals, clean energy and mobility.' Jaishankar's visit to Brussels comes three months after Princess Astrid of Belgium led a 300-member economic mission to India. During her visit to India, Princess Astrid met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jaishankar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed key areas such as labour migration, defence pharmaceuticals, diamonds, space exploration, and green energy. (ANI)
India Gazette
8 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
EU Commission President Leyen meets EAM Jaishankar, says
Brussels [Belgium], June 10 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Belgium on Tuesday and stated that the 'strategic partnership' between India and the EU is 'getting stronger.' She stressed that India and the EU are working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth, with an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), tech, innovation, security, and defence. She looks forward to adopting it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the next summit. 'Welcome to my friend @DrSJaishankar The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger. We're working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence. I look forward to adopting it with @narendramodi at our next Summit,' Leyen posted on X. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community of Belgium and Luxembourg, discussing the steady progress of India-Belgium ties and its engagement with the European Union. During the interaction, Jaishankar apprised the community of India's efforts to counter terrorism and promote the country's progress and prosperity. Sharing the pictures of the interaction on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Great to interact with members of the Indian community of Belgium and Luxembourg. Discussed with them the steady progress of India-Belgium ties and engagement with the EU. Also apprised them of our efforts at countering terrorism and ensuring the progress & prosperity of India.' Jaishankar met members of European Parliament - David McAllister, Sandro Gozi and Nikos Papandreou. Jaishankar's wife, Kyoko Jaishankar and India's Ambassador to Belgium, Saurabh Kumar were present. 'Good to meet members of @Europarl_EN @davidmcallister, @sandrogozi and @NicosPapandreou with @AmbSaurabhKumar,' Jaishankar posted on X. Jaishankar began his visit to Belgium on Monday by meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and combating terrorism. He appreciated Belgium's support in combating terrorism, welcomed their solidarity, and emphasised the strong momentum in the India-EU partnership, highlighting the potential for collaboration in clean energy, mobility, and pharmaceuticals. Jaishankar's visit to Brussels comes three months after Princess Astrid of Belgium led a 300-member economic mission to India. During her visit to India, Princess Astrid met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jaishankar and discussed key areas such as labour migration, defence pharmaceuticals, diamonds, space exploration, and green energy. (ANI)
Hans India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
In Belgium, EAM Jaishankar exposes nefarious designs of rogue state Pakistan
Brussels: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar apprised the Indian community in Belgium and Luxembourg about the efforts being made by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in countering cross-border terrorism and ensuring the progress and prosperity of the country. In a lively interaction with the Indian diaspora residing in the European nations, the EAM also discussed with them the steady progress of India-Belgium ties and engagement with the European Union. "Terrorism is not a particular country's problem. This is a challenge for everyone. But what distinguishes this challenge from India is that often in various countries, a group or set of forces does it. It is very rare to have a country that openly uses it as a state policy. Terrorism happens in Europe, but no neighbouring European countries do terrorism as a declared state policy,' he said during the interactions, exposing the Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. He stressed that the menace of terrorism has affected India more than any other country in contemporary times, adding that India is more determined to fight against terrorism. Reflecting on the message of Operation Sindoor, EAM said, "Focus of Operation Sindoor was to hit Muridke and Bahawalpur, the two most prominent and openly declared notorious centres of terrorism in Pakistan. For decades, from these two places, terror attacks were launched against India. But this time India was determined to send the message that India will find the terrorists and eliminate them wherever they are". Additionally, during the address, EAM also asserted the significance of the enhancement of ties between India and Europe. "To give you a context of what I am doing, I think all of you living in Belgium, living in almost the center of Europe, will understand today that lots of things are happening in the world, particularly in respect to Europe itself, and there is much sharper interest in Europe to build stronger ties with India," Jaishankar said "We always had a good political understanding as it was one of the earliest countries to establish diplomatic relations with India. Politically, things have always been smooth for us; but our effort now is not just to be satisfied with what we have, but to intensify our cooperation with different countries--particularly, I would say, the economic cooperation, the people-to-people linkages, and also the well-being of the community," he added. He highlighted that much like India, Europe is also moving towards the Indian concept of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', trying to address their problems on its own. "I think a part of it is the direction in which the world is going. There is an increase in the sense that, look, all countries in a way used to speak about Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I think there is also Aatmanirbhar Europe now in the making--Europe, which realises that there are many problems of Europe that have to be addressed by Europe itself," he added. "That they have to stand more on their own feet and therefore they need stronger relationships with other countries, and I think that is very much the kind of thinking which is there in the process," he stated. Furthermore, EAM Jaishankar lauded the Indian community for their contribution in various parts of the world. "I take the opportunity to underline that in the last decade, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the Government of India has put special value on the Indian diaspora. We see you as a key to our interaction with the world," he stated The External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to France, EU and Belgium from June 8 to 14 to further deepen India's friendly relations and give renewed momentum to ongoing cooperation in diverse areas. India-Belgium collaboration currently spans various domains like trade and investment, green energy, technology, pharmaceutical, diamond sector, and strong people-to-people ties. During his visit to Belgium, the EAM also met his Belgian counterpart, besides interacting with the members of the Indian community.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
In Brussels, EAM Jaishankar Welcomes Belgium's Support In Combatting Terrorism
BRUSSELS: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with Maxime Prevot, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, welcoming the country's support and solidarity in combatting terrorism. During the bilateral talks, the EAM lauded the warm and friendly relations between the two countries, also reflected in very robust economic partnership. "Pleased to meet DPM and FM Maxime Prevot at the start of my visit to Belgium. Welcomed Belgium's support and solidarity in combatting terrorism. Appreciated the strong momentum of our bilateral engagement and the India-EU partnership. Also held wide-ranging discussions on deepening our cooperation including in trade, investment, technology, defence and security, pharmaceuticals, clean energy and mobility," Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting. Pleased to meet DPM & FM @prevotmaxime at the start of my visit to Belgium. Welcomed Belgium's support and solidarity in combatting terrorism. Appreciated the strong momentum of our bilateral engagement and the India - EU partnership. Also held wide - ranging discussions on… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 9, 2025 The External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to France, EU and Belgium from June 8 to 14 to further deepen India's friendly relations and give renewed momentum to ongoing cooperation in diverse areas. India-Belgium collaboration currently spans various domains like trade and investment, green energy, technology, pharmaceutical, diamond sector and strong people-to-people ties. During his visit to Belgium, the EAM would also meet the senior leadership of Belgium besides interacting with the members of the Indian community. "India-European Union strategic partnership has strengthened over the years across diverse sectors and got a big boost with the first-ever visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February this year. During the visit, EAM will be holding a Strategic Dialogue with the EU High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas, and will engage with the senior leadership from the European Commission and the European Parliament, besides interacting with think tank and media," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on EAM's visit. During this visit, EAM Jaishankar would also travel to Paris and Marseille where he would be holding bilateral discussions with his counterpart Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean Noel Barrot. He is scheduled to participate in the inaugural edition of the Mediterranean Raisina Dialogue which is being held in the city of Marseille. "India and France have completed 25 years of strategic partnership. Our relations with France are rooted in deep trust and commitment, and our two countries cooperate closely across all domains of strategic and contemporary relevance besides sharing similar outlook on many regional and global issues. He will also engage with the senior leadership of France, and interact with think tanks and media," the MEA detailed.
The Print
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Piyush Goyal meets Co-founder and Partner of Alpha Wave Global, highlights investment potential in India
During the meeting, the minister highlighted India's fast-growing middle class, strong manufacturing base, and rapidly expanding digital economy. He said these factors make India a unique and promising place for global investors. New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met Navroz D. Udwadia, Co-founder and Partner of Alpha Wave Global, in London to discuss India's strong potential as an investment destination. In a social media post, the Minister said, 'Met Navroz D. Udwadia, Co-founder and Partner of Alpha Wave Global in London. Highlighted how India's rapidly expanding middle class, manufacturing capability and rise of digital economy offer a unique opportunity for investment and growth'. Alpha Wave Global is a well-known investment firm, and the meeting focused on how India's economic growth and policy reforms are creating new opportunities for international businesses and investors. Earlier, Minister Goyal also held a joint meeting with Belgium's Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, Theo Francken, and the Minister-President of Flanders, Matthias Diependaele. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen the India-Belgium partnership, especially in the areas of trade and investment. The discussions were described as productive and wide-ranging, aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. On Friday in Belgium, India and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to address pending issues regarding their ambitious proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the next round of negotiations scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 12-16. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal and Maros Sefcovic, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, met in Brussels and discussed the progress of discussions aimed at navigating global trade challenges and solidifying their resolve to achieve this significant milestone. During the meeting, India stressed the importance of giving equal attention to non-tariff barriers (NTBs) alongside tariff negotiations to ensure meaningful progress. The meeting highlighted the progress achieved across various negotiating fronts. Both sides emphasised the critical need to maintain the current momentum through regular monthly negotiating rounds and continued virtual engagement. Union Minister Goyal is currently on a three-nation tour of Europe, covering key trade partners. In the UK and Norway, he held discussions with his counterparts on trade and investment. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
