Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with former Iceland President and Chairman of the Arctic Circle Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and mentioned the actions of the Arctic Circle.
In a publish on X, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in assembly Grimsson and wrote, “Happy to satisfy the previous President of Iceland and Chairman of @_Arctic_Circle @ORGrimsson. Mentioned the actions of the Arctic Circle and the potential for deeper cooperation.”
Earlir, on New 12 months, the Exterior Affairs Minister shared a year-ender video on X and wrote, “2024 noticed a overseas coverage that positioned Bharat as a #Vishwabandhu. Here is to a different 12 months of latest alternatives, deepening partnerships and a steadfast dedication to Bharat First and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam!.”
Jaishankar hoped that the brand new 12 months be a steadfast dedication to ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, or the world is one household.
In his publish, EAM Jaishankar included a number of conferences, addresses and his swearing-in after the Lok Sabha elections. This included his assembly with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, his handle on the Doha Discussion board and the Quad summit.
On the identical day, Jaishankar met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Overseas Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in his first diplomatic engagement this 12 months.
Jaishankar stated Al Thani and he reviewed their bilateral cooperation.
In a publish on X, he stated, “Delighted to satisfy PM and FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha at the moment. My first diplomatic engagement in 2025. A productive assessment of our bilateral cooperation. Additionally a wide-ranging dialogue on current regional and world developments.”
On December 31, EAM Jaishankar marked the 20th anniversary of the Quad, emphasising its progress from offering a “shared response” to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami right into a “very important power stability, progress and prosperity” within the Indo-Pacific area.
He additional reaffirmed India’s dedication, alongside Australia, Japan, and the USA, to addressing the area’s wants.
Sharing a publish on X, Jaishankar wrote, “20 years in the past, the concept of Quad started with a shared response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. In the present day, the Quad stands as a significant power for stability, progress and prosperity within the Indo-Pacific.”
“On its 20th anniversary, I be a part of @SenatorWong, FM Takeshi Iwaya and @SecBlinken in reaffirming our dedication to addressing the area’s wants collectively,” the publish added.