India’s Jaishankar strengthens global diplomacy in US and Canada visits
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently concluded a visit to the United States and Canada, where he held high-level meetings with counterparts and the UN Secretary-General. His trip included discussions on bilateral relations, global conflicts, and multilateralism.
Jaishankar's visit began in the United States, where he met with US Secretary of State to discuss trade, supply chains, the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East and West Asia situation, and the Indo-Pacific region. Following this, he traveled to Canada for a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The two leaders discussed the current global order and its implications for multilateralism, with Jaishankar valuing Guterres' assessment.
In Canada, Jaishankar also met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. They discussed the path to peace in Ukraine, the battlefield situation, and Russia's strikes on Ukrainian power plants. Jaishankar later met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, appreciating the progress made in implementing the 'New Roadmap 2025' for India-Canada relations.
Jaishankar's meetings with Guterres and other officials reflect India's active role in global diplomacy. He looked forward to welcoming Guterres to India and appreciated the UN Secretary-General's perspectives on various regional hotspots. Meanwhile, the UN expressed condolences to India for the car bomb attack near the Red Fort, calling for a full investigation.
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