January 6, 2022
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Jaishankar speaks to FMs of Australia, Indonesia, Maldives and Bhutan

Referring to the talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, Jaishankar said the unique relationship between the two countries stands even stronger amidst the coronavirus challenge….reports Asian Lite News

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held telephonic talks with his counterparts from Australia, Indonesia, Maldives and Bhutan and discussed issues related to strengthening of bilateral ties.

In his conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Jaishankar exchanged views on greater advancement of ties between the two countries in 2022.

“A New Year call with Australian FM and Quad partner @MarisePayne. Confident that 2022 will see even greater advancement in our ties,” Jaishankar tweeted.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Australian counterparts Defence Minister Peter Dutton and Moreign Minister Marise Payne and discussed the crisis in Afghanistan arising out of Taliban takeover. (Credit : Twitter)

Similarly, he had a detailed conversation with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi on the situation in Myanmar and Afghanistan. Both Ministers also resolved to work closely in the G-20.

“Good talk with FM @Menlu_RI at the beginning of the year. Agreed to take forward our bilateral ties. Exchanged views on Myanmar and Afghanistan. Will work closely in the G-20 troika,” Jaishankar tweeted.

With regard to his telephonic talks with the Maldivian Foreign Minister, EAM Jaishankar said, “Recognised the great progress in bilateral cooperation in my talk with FM Abdulla Shahid.”

He further tweeted: “Its mutual benefits are very visible. Conveyed my New Year’s greetings to the people and Government of Maldives.”

Referring to the talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, Jaishankar said the unique relationship between the two countries stands even stronger amidst the coronavirus challenge.

“A warm conversation and New Year greetings exchange with @FMBhutan. Assessed the continuing progress in our Development Partnership. Our unique relationship stands even stronger amidst the Corona challenge,” the EAM said in his tweet.

Earlier on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar held telephonic talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

With the Russian FM, EAM Jaishankar’s conversation revolved around the follow up of the India-Russia Annual Summit and maiden two plus two ministerial meeting between the two countries.

Jaishankar’s telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Blinken covered current bilateral issues, Indo-Pacific and pressing global matters.

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