External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting and exchanged perspectives on the global situation, international economy and regional issues.
In a report by ANI, Jaishankar, who is on a 10-day visit to the United States, interacted with his counterparts from Mexico, Paraguay and Moldova on the fourth day of his stay in New York.
“A traditional BRICS gathering on the sidelines of #UNGA 77. Exchange of perspectives on the global situation, international economy and regional issues. Made the case for Reformed Multilateralism. Wished Naledi Pandor and South Africa all success for their Chairship,” Jaishankar tweeted.
Jaishankar is in the US for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting. He met the Foreign Minister of Paraguay.
“Wonderful to see my dear friend Foreign Minister Julio Cesar Arriola of Paraguay again. The #UNGA is such a great meeting place,” Jaishankar tweeted.
Apart from that, the External Affairs Minister also met the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Nicu Popescu and his Mexican counterpart Marcelo Ebrard.
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, “So glad to meet DPM and FM @nicupopescu
of Moldova. Thanked him for support during #OperationGanga. Appreciate his enthusiasm for expanding our ties. Look forward to seeing him in India soon.”
While meeting with the Mexican Foreign Minister, Jaishankar and Ebrard discussed the Ukraine conflict and the need for a cessation of hostilities. “India and Mexico are strong partners in the UN Security Council,” he said in a tweet.