Afghanistan and Indo Pacific on the table at Jaishankar's meet with Austrian FM Schallenberg

New Delhi, Jun 3: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar who is on a two nation visit to the European countries of Slovakia and Czech Republic, met the Foreign Minister of Austria in Slovakia. Both the leaders discussed the Afghanistan issue and held talks on the Indo Pacific region.

 

 

 

 

Indian External Affairs Minister is presently on his two nation visit to Slovakia and Czech Republic starting from Jun 2 to Jun 6. The visit aims to impart further momentum to bilateral relations with the two Central European countries. The Indian Minister tweeted, "Great to see my friend FM Alexander Schallenberg of Austria. Noted the progress in our bilateral cooperation since his March visit. Appreciated his perspectives on the Ukraine conflict and its implications. Also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific."

 

 

 

 

 

Earlier Schallenberg had visited India from Mar 19 to 21, his first visit to India in his current term. He was then accompanied by a high level delegation. During his initial visit, India and Austria had agreed to further intensify their commercial engagements with Austrian business delegates expressing a keen interest in investing in sectors such as renewable energy.

 

 

During his ongoing visit to Bratislava from Jun 2 to 4, EAM Dr. Jaishankar will also call on Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Heger and will hold bilateral discussions with Ivan Korcok, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia. Jaishankar will also attend the GLOBSEC 2022 Forum and speak on the topic 'Taking Friendship to next level: Allies in the Indo Pacific region.'