EAM Jaishankar meets Cyprus counterpart ahead of UNGA meet

On the eve of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met privately with his counterpart from Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos. In the presence of representatives from both sides, the ministers shook hands and then engaged in brief bilateral discussions. Prior to this, the EAM Minister met with the foreign ministers of Egypt and Uganda and held private discussions with Gen JeJe Odongo and Sameh Shoukry. After meeting his Egyptian counterpart, Jaishankar posted on X, “Great to see my friend FM of Egypt Sameh Shoukry in New York on #UNGA78 sidelines. Appreciate his warm words for the Indian Presidency of G20. Took stock of the great progress in our bilateral cooperation. 2023 has been a landmark year in India-Egypt ties. Committed to take them forward.” According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, EAM Jaishankar is in New York leading the Indian delegation to the UNGA session where he will address the UNGA on September 26. Prior to the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the External Affairs Minister had an active and productive day of meetings with his peers from other nations. In Nicosia, Jaishankar signed an MoU on Defence and Military Cooperation after meeting the country’s former foreign minister Ioannis Kasoulides. Jaishankar’s initial trip to the nation coincided with the signing of this pact. The Letter of Intent on the Partnership for Migration and Mobility was also signed by the two parties. (With agency inputs)