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Glad to meet New Zealand FM @NanaiaMahuta.
Interesting exchange of perspectives on the Indo-Pacific from our respective vantage points.
Also discussed opportunities to expand our bilateral partnership.
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Good meeting with Bangladesh FM Dr. AK Abdul Momen.
Appropriate that it should be on International Mother Language Day.
Noted that 2021 was a great year for the relationship. Committed to taking it to an even higher level in 2022.
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Nice meeting with FM @JanLipavsky
of the Czech Republic.
Engaged him on EU related issues as part of the Trio.
Appreciate his commitment to facilitating an expanded relationship.
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Met with FM Chung Eui-yong of Republic of Korea.
Agreed to strengthen our bilateral cooperation. Facilitating ease of travel is a shared priority.
Also discussed regional issues of common concern.
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A warm interaction with EU Commissioner for International relationships @JuttaUrpilainen.
A positive discussion on working togther in Africa, enhancing green partnerships and on promoting connectivity.
India-EU cooperation is advancing across many fronts.
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Good to meet FM @jmalbares of Spain on the sidelines of the EU Ministerial Forum on Indo-Pacific.
Welcomed his enthusiasm and commitment on our bilateral ties.
Look forward to welcoming him in India.
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Great to catch up with my friend FM @NikosDendias of Greece.
An insightful conversation on the current global situation.
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Met Singapore FM @VivianBala on the sidelines of the EU Ministerial Forum on Indo-Pacific.
Exchanged views on the forum deliberations. Our talks also covered travel arrangements, economic cooperation and regional developments.
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Congratulate FM Hugh Todd and the Government and People of Guyana on their 52nd Republic Day.
Will continue to work on our development agenda.
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Delighted to call on President @EmmanuelMacron of France. Conveyed greetings of PM @narendramodi .
Our discussions reflected the full spirit of our strategic partnership. We will cooperate closely in the Indo-Pacific.
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Chaired a meeting of our EU Ambassadors in Paris today.
Comprehensive discussion on issues currently faced by Indian foreign policy.
Appreciated the strong commitment of all our Embassies to assist Indians and our diaspora during the Covid period.
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Exhorted them to contribute to India's development and service to the public.
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Received a call from EU HRVP @JosepBorrellF.
Discussed the grave situation in Ukraine and how India could contribute to de-escalation efforts.
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A telephonic discussion with UK Foreign Secretary @trussliz.
Exchanged perspectives on the Ukrainian situation.
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Spoke to FM @IvanKorcok.
Discussed the situation in Ukraine. Appreciate his willingness to facilitate the evacuation of Indian nationals through Slovakia.
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Reached out to my friend FM Péter Szijjártó of Hungary on the Ukraine evacuation.
He has promised full cooperation to facilitate evacuation from Debrecen. Thank him for his understanding.
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Deeply appreciate the support from FM
@BogdanAurescu of Romania on evacuating Indian nationals from Ukraine.
@MEAIndia is working with @MAERomania to ensure border crossing expeditiously.
Times of difficulty-that’s what friends are for.
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Just spoke to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia on the Ukraine developments.
Underlined that dialogue and diplomacy are the best way forward.
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Appreciate the call from @SecBlinken.
Discussed the ongoing developments in Ukraine and its implications.
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Warm National Day greetings to FM @anmas71 and the Government and people of Kuwait.
In this 60th anniversary year of our diplomatic relations, look forward to taking our ties forward.
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Received call from Ukrainian FM @DmytroKuleba.
He shared his assessment of the current situation.I emphasized that India supports diplomacy & dialogue as the way out.
Discussed predicament of Indian nationals, including students. Appreciate his support for their safe return.
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Regarding evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, we are making progress.
Our teams are working on the ground round the clock. I am personally monitoring.
The first flight to Mumbai with 219 Indian nationals has taken off from Romania.
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My heartfelt thanks to FM @BogdanAurescu for his Government’s cooperation. twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/…
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Important decisions by the Cabinet today:
-Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Will improve equitable access to quality healthcare by encouraging use of modern technology and enable national portability of health services.
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-Offering of coal by coal companies through a common e-auction window instead of sector specific auctions.
Will reduce the dependence on imports and ensure sustainability and technology development.
External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.