S Jaishankar Discusses Bilateral Issues, Covid During Meet With Counterparts From US, Other Countries

S Jaishankar, who arrived in Italy from Greece on the second leg of this two-nation tour on Monday, met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the Indo-Pacific and the Afghan situation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met his counterparts from the US, Britain, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Mexico, France, Spain, Singapore and the EU on the sidelines of the G20 ministerial meetings here and discussed with them the COVID-19 situation and global as well as regional issues of mutual interests. Good to see US Secretary of State @SecBlinken in Matera. Discussed the Indo-Pacific and the Afghan situation. pic.twitter.com/aFvRxUti7Y A productive meeting with FM @JY_LeDrian of France. Assessed the progress in our broad-based agenda. Also discussed our strategic convergence. Confident we shall see a steady growth of this relationship. pic.twitter.com/h6IgWkcenW A warm meeting with my friend FM @VivianBala of Singapore. Contemporary challenges call for an even stronger partnership. Committed to exploring new opportunities and setting higher goals. pic.twitter.com/w5atimFRGJ So glad to see FM @AranchaGlezLaya of Spain. Appreciate our strengthening ties and Spain's support in our EU engagement. Look forward to welcoming her in India. pic.twitter.com/MJc9OYYSGV Met U.K. Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab this morning. Reviewed the progress of our bilateral Road Map. Discussed the state of the world, regional issues, Covid and Climate Action. pic.twitter.com/IDB2c2JlaI Congratulated FM @luigidimaio on the successful #G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Italy. Discussed taking forward our bilateral relationship. Look forward to seeing him in India. pic.twitter.com/RPhgNARnio Pleased to meet FM @m_ebrard of Mexico. Agreed to step up our cooperation and work together in the multilateral arena. Our pharma cooperation is particularly important in the times of Covid. pic.twitter.com/yGd7u9sRZY A typical #G20 conversation - with FM @moteging of Japan. Spoke about Quad, 2+2 and Covid. pic.twitter.com/R7Otqo0vOI Cordial meeting with Saudi FM @FaisalbinFarhan. Discussed the Covid situation and urged early flight resumption. Talks also covered our Strategic Partnership and regional situation. pic.twitter.com/SB6rO5rIMu Useful conversation with FM @MarcGarneau of Canada on Indo-Pacific, trade & economic cooperation and bilateral concerns. Agreed to remain in touch. pic.twitter.com/uUgHjWu6uf A comprehensive review of our relationship with EUHR VP @JosepBorrellF. Taking forward the agenda of the Leaders' Summit.Discussed vaccine production and access. Took up ‘Covishield' authorisation for travel to Europe. Will be following up. pic.twitter.com/FhwIKS44V7 Mr Jaishankar, who arrived in Italy from Greece on the second leg of this two-nation tour on Monday, met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the Indo-Pacific and the Afghan situation. "Good to see US Secretary of State @SecBlinken in Matera. Discussed the Indo-Pacific and the Afghan situation," Mr Jaishankar tweeted.