The ministers reviewed a broad agenda spanning India-EU relations and their commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which they characterized as the definitive constitution for maritime conduct. This dialogue follows a significant elevation of diplomatic ties in May, when Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides visited India to formalize agreements on trade, defense, and connectivity. Nicosia continues to provide critical support for India’s long-standing bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Beyond the Cyprus meeting, Jaishankar maintained a rigorous schedule in New York. He held talks with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to address the cascading effects of global conflicts on energy and food security. The minister also expanded his diplomatic outreach through a series of engagements with representatives from Armenia, Barbados, Iraq, and Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino, signaling an intensified push to consolidate India’s influence across diverse international corridors.
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