Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Mexico, Cyprus and Pacific Island nations at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus and several Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening global partnerships.

In a social media post, Jaishankar said he met Juan Ramon de la Fuente, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday, where both sides agreed to “build on our recent exchanges and create a fresh roadmap” to strengthen ties.

He also met Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, with whom he reviewed the progress in relations since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus earlier this year.

“Appreciate his insights on developments in Europe. Reaffirmed support for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Cyprus Question in accordance with the agreed UN framework and relevant UNSC resolutions,” Jaishankar said, adding that he looked forward to welcoming Kombos to India soon.

The External Affairs Minister also met leaders from several Pacific nations on the sidelines of the FIPIC (Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) held here on Wednesday.

He met Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko of the Marshall Islands, Foreign Minister Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu, and Minister of State Gustav Aitaro of Palau, holding warm exchanges and reaffirming India’s commitment to engagement with the Pacific region.

Jaishankar also held talks with Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka of the Solomon Islands, and had a ”good conversation” with Prime Minister Dr Aisake Valu Eke of Tonga.

With inputs from agencies