Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with global counterparts in Niagara, discusses trade, strategic ties

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday has held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada, Germany, South Africa, Mexico, France, and Brazil, and the premier of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara.

He reviewed the strategic partnerships with them and also discussed ways to deepen ties across various sectors, including trade and technology during the meeting.

Jaishankar met with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, and discussed the ongoing progress in bilateral cooperation under the India-Canada Roadmap 2025, EAM stated in a press release.
Jaishankar in a post on X, expressed his pleasure at meeting Anand and acknowledged Canada’s role in hosting the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

“Delighted to meet with FM Anita Anand of Canada today. Congratulated her on hosting the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Appreciated the progress in the implementation of the New Roadmap 2025. Look forward to the further rebuilding of our bilateral partnership,” Jaishankar said.

Both leaders reached a consensus on a New Roadmap for India-Canada relations, based on mutual respect for shared democratic values, the rule of law, and a commitment to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The meeting with Anand in Canada came after Jaishankar’s series of diplomatic engagements in Canada with his counterparts from South Africa, Mexico, France, Germany, and Brazil, as well as the Premier of Saskatchewan Province, Scott Moe, to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.

Jaishankar met South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente.

He focused on expanding collaboration in trade, health, pharmaceuticals, and science and technology with de la Fuente.

EAM also met Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan, with talks centered on deepening cooperation in energy, food, and fertilizers.

“A pleasure to meet FM Dr Juan Ramon de la Fuente of Mexico. Discussed advancing our cooperation across business, trade, health & pharmaceuticals, and science & technology,” Jaishankar stated in a post on X.

“Good to meet again with the Premier of Saskatchewan Province, Scott Moe. Discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in energy food and fertilizer. Value his warm sentiments towards our relationship,” the EAM said in another post.

Jaishankar held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, focused on advancing the India-Germany strategic partnership and India-EU ties, and exchanged views on developments in West Asia, Afghanistan, and the Indo-Pacific.

He met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which both sides reviewed their strategic partnership and discussed cooperation in multilateral and plurilateral platforms.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Jaishankar explored ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, health, and technology.