Paris: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to France, where he held wide-ranging discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, reaffirming the strength of the France–India Strategic Partnership. The meeting comes at a significant time, with France chairing the G7 and India presiding over the BRICS grouping, underscoring the growing coordination between the two countries on global platforms.
During the talks in Paris, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, technology, trade, and climate action. They also exchanged views on major global and regional developments, emphasising the importance of multilateralism, adherence to international law, and a rules-based global order amid increasing geopolitical uncertainties.
In a notable diplomatic engagement, EAM Jaishankar also participated for the first time in a meeting under the Weimar–India format, alongside French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The interaction marked a significant step in India’s engagement with key European partners, focusing on regional security, global governance reforms, and shared democratic values.
Jaishankar’s participation in the Weimar–India dialogue reflects India’s expanding strategic outreach in Europe and its growing role in shaping international discussions at a time of global transition and challenges.