Jaishankar meets Commonwealth Secretary General-elect, discusses India's expectations
Jaishankar shared with Botchwey India's expectations from the Commonwealth that it would be reflective of its members' views.
ANI
Mar 21, 2025 06:07 IST
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Commonwealth Secretary General-elect and former Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and shared India's expectation that the Commonwealth should be more reflective of its members' views.
In a post on X, he said, "Pleased to welcome Commonwealth Secretary General-Elect and former FM Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey this evening. Shared India's approach to the Commonwealth, voicing the expectation that it would become more purposeful, contemporary, efficient, transparent and reflective of its members' views."
Pleased to welcome Commonwealth Secretary General-Elect and former FM @AyorkorBotchwey this evening.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 20, 2025
Shared India’s approach to the Commonwealth, voicing the expectation that it would become more purposeful, contemporary, efficient, transparent and reflective of its members’… pic.twitter.com/6FUIb76U3h
Earlier on Thuirsday, Jaishankar held talks with Bolivia's Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda. Following this, Jaishankar stated that the two countries signed Quick Impact Projects to strengthen their partnership.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "A comprehensive discussion on bilateral cooperation with FM Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda this afternoon. The recent opening of our new Embassy in La Paz reflects our resolve to deepen the India-Bolivia partnership. Today's signing of an agreement on Quick Impact Projects is another step forward in that direction."
A comprehensive discussion on bilateral cooperation with FM Bolivia @CelindaBolivia this afternoon.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 20, 2025
The recent opening of our new Embassy in La Paz reflects our resolve to deepen the 🇮🇳🇧🇴 partnership.
Today’s signing of agreement on Quick Impact Projects is another step… pic.twitter.com/a6AUOH2cYQ
Meanwhile, Jaishankar extended India's full backing to Brazil's presidency for a successful and outcome-oriented COP30.
This development comes as Jaishankar met with Andre Aranha Correa do Lago, President of COP30Amazonia and former Ambassador of Brazil to India.
"Glad to meet Andre Aranha Correa do Lago, President of UN Climate Change COP30 Amazonia and former Ambassador of Brazil to India. Extended India's full support to Brazil's presidency for a successful and outcome-oriented COP30," Jaishankar posted.
Glad to meet André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, President @UNFCCC @COP30Amazonia and former Ambassador of Brazil to India.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 20, 2025
Extended India’s full support to Brazil’s presidency for a successful and outcome - oriented COP30. pic.twitter.com/oYzxV7DOvq
Jaishankar's assurance underscores India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Brazil, particularly in the realm of climate action. The two nations have a history of cooperation on global issues, having worked together in forums like the G20, BRICS, and the United Nations. (ANI)
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