External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly that focused on the present state of bilateral ties. The talks between the two leaders on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference took place on Friday.
Earlier, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had alleged the involvement of Indian government in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023. However, India denied these accusations while stating them to be “absurd” and “motivated.” The two leaders also exchanged views on the global situation amid strained ties between India and Canada.
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The conference in Munich, that is being held under the chairmanship of the German Ambassador to the US, Christoph Heusgen, saw S Jaishankar hold a meeting with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock. On the first day, the two talked about the global challenges and the pathway ahead while reviewing preparations for the next meeting of India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations.
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In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “So good to meet my German colleague FM @ABaerbock on #MSC2024 sidelines. A wide-ranging conversation on global challenges and the pathway ahead. Appreciated her insights and assessments. Also reviewed preparations for the next meeting of our Inter-Governmental Consultations.”
He also held a meeting with Argentina’s counterpart, Diana Mondino and discussed economic and political cooperation between the two nations.
In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “Pleasure to meet FM @DianaMondino of Argentina this evening. Discussed our economic and political cooperation. Look forward to working with her.”
He also met the Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias. Sharing details regarding the meeting on social media platform X, Jaishankar stated, “Glad to meet Minister of National Defense of Greece @NikosDendias on #MSC2024 sidelines. Shared perspectives on the major security challenges facing the world today.”