India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, commenced his visit to Ireland by meeting Irish President Michael D Higgins on Thursday evening in Dublin. The diplomatic meeting marked the beginning of Jaishankar’s engagements in Ireland, the second leg of his ongoing official tour to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
During his courtesy call, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from India's President, Droupadi Murmu. Highlighting the importance of the meeting, Jaishankar shared via social media platform X: “Conveyed the warm regards of President Droupadi Murmu. Value his insights on the contemporary world and its development debates. Spoke of the role of culture in strengthening nationhood.”
Jaishankar’s visit underscores India's continued efforts to deepen diplomatic relations with Ireland. Following his interaction with President Higgins, he is set to hold bilateral discussions with Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Harris. These talks aim to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration and partnership between India and Ireland across various sectors.
Following the Ireland engagements, Jaishankar will return to the UK, where he will inaugurate two new Indian consulates in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Manchester, Northern England, on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The establishment of these consulates indicates India's strategic interest in strengthening its diplomatic presence and outreach within the United Kingdom.
This visit holds significance amid India's ongoing efforts to expand international diplomacy and reinforce its global ties through strategic cultural and economic partnerships.
During his courtesy call, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from India's President, Droupadi Murmu. Highlighting the importance of the meeting, Jaishankar shared via social media platform X: “Conveyed the warm regards of President Droupadi Murmu. Value his insights on the contemporary world and its development debates. Spoke of the role of culture in strengthening nationhood.”
Jaishankar’s visit underscores India's continued efforts to deepen diplomatic relations with Ireland. Following his interaction with President Higgins, he is set to hold bilateral discussions with Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Harris. These talks aim to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration and partnership between India and Ireland across various sectors.
Following the Ireland engagements, Jaishankar will return to the UK, where he will inaugurate two new Indian consulates in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Manchester, Northern England, on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The establishment of these consulates indicates India's strategic interest in strengthening its diplomatic presence and outreach within the United Kingdom.
This visit holds significance amid India's ongoing efforts to expand international diplomacy and reinforce its global ties through strategic cultural and economic partnerships.
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