Demographically far, diplomatically close! EAM Sushma Swaraj meets foreign ministers on sidelines of the UNGA Summit

NewsBharati    25-Sep-2018
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New York, September 25: Demographically far, diplomatically close, India leaves no stones unturned in boosting ties with the countries to maintain their bilateral relations. Maintaining comprehensive relation, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a series of bilateral meetings with several of her foreign counterparts discussing a host of issues, including trade, investment, and capacity building.

On the sidelines of the high-level session of the 73rd UN General Assembly that kicked off Monday, EAM Sushma Swaraj met Colombian Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo, Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, Morocco's Nasser Bourita, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini and Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick.

Informing about the updates, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted "Relations characterized by warmth and cordiality! EAM @SushmaSwaraj and Foreign Minister of Colombia, @CarlosHolmesTru met on the sidelines of #UNGA2018. Discussed cooperation on trade & investment, pharma, mining, petroleum, and capacity building."

In another tweet, he said EAM Swaraj and Foreign Minister Borrell "explored ways to intensify ties in investment, renewable energy, water treatment, tourism and their contribution to our flagship initiatives."

On the meeting with Nepal, Raveesh Kumar tweeted saying, "Close neighbor and a friend! EAM @SushmaSwaraj and Foreign Minister of Nepal, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali met on the sidelines of the #UNGA2018 and took stock of our bilateral relationship."

Marking 25 years of India's diplomatic relations with Liechtenstein, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the two ministers "exchanged views on enhancing bilateral relations in trade & investment, particularly through participation at Indian trade fairs, & tourism."

"Strategic partnership based on common values of democracy, freedom, and rule of law," Raveesh Kumar said in another tweet on Sushma Swaraj's bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Mogherini.

The two discussed issues related to trade and investment and exchanged views on the regional and global issues.

"A historical relationship since Ibn Batuta days! EAM @SushmaSwaraj & Morocco Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita discussed strengthening cooperation in areas of commerce, pharma, cybersecurity, defense, and culture," he said.