Paris [France], March 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Nol Barrot on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ assembly and mentioned the state of affairs created by battle in West Asia.
The two leaders agreed to proceed coordination to make sure the Strait of Hormuz is secure.
‘The ministers spoke at size concerning the state of affairs within the Middle East. They agreed to proceed their shut coordination with the goal of working collectively to make sure the Strait of Hormuz is secure,’a launch from French Foreign Ministry mentioned.
‘The ministers welcomed the truth that Prime Minister Modi has confirmed his participation within the Evian Summit (15-17 June). With this in thoughts, the 2 ministers highlighted India’s contribution to the G7’s work, notably on the query of main macroeconomic imbalances, and on worldwide partnerships and solidarity,’ it added.
It mentioned that Jaishankar’s participation within the assembly testifies to the significance France attaches to carefully involving India, which holds the BRICS presidency this 12 months, in its G7 presidency.
The battle in West Asia between Israel-US and Iran has triggered power provide disruptions.
Jaishankar additionally met South Korea’s Foreign Affairs Minister Cho Hyun.
‘Productive assembly with @FMChoHyun of RoK. Look ahead to additional development of our partnership,’ he mentioned in a submit on X.
Jaishankar additionally met Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
‘Always good to fulfill my good friend FM Toshimitsu Motegi, this time on the sidelines of G7 FMM,’ he mentioned in a submit on X.
Jaishankar is on a two-day go to to France. (ANI)