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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar conducts bilateral talks at UNGA81 in New York
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with several foreign counterparts on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, discussing bilateral issues and cooperation.
New York, September 2024 – On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign officials. The talks took place at the UN headquarters as delegations from various countries gathered for the annual assembly.
Jaishankar’s agenda focused on strengthening ties with each counterpart, reviewing ongoing projects and exploring new avenues of cooperation. While the specific partners were not disclosed, the minister emphasized the importance of dialogue on matters of mutual interest.
Both sides issued brief statements underscoring a shared commitment to deepen bilateral engagement and to follow up on the discussions through diplomatic channels after the summit. The meetings form part of India’s broader diplomatic push at UNGA81 to project its foreign‑policy priorities on the global stage.
Jaishankar’s agenda focused on strengthening ties with each counterpart, reviewing ongoing projects and exploring new avenues of cooperation. While the specific partners were not disclosed, the minister emphasized the importance of dialogue on matters of mutual interest.
Both sides issued brief statements underscoring a shared commitment to deepen bilateral engagement and to follow up on the discussions through diplomatic channels after the summit. The meetings form part of India’s broader diplomatic push at UNGA81 to project its foreign‑policy priorities on the global stage.