India’s Foreign Minister to Visit France and Belgium, Strengthening Strategic Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit France and Belgium from June 8 to June 14, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and strategic cooperation. The visit will include meetings with his counterparts in France and Belgium, as well as a strategic dialogue with EU Foreign and Security Policy Chief Kaja Kallas. Discussions will center on a range of topics, including India’s stance on terrorism and the ongoing 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France strategic partnership. In Belgium, Jaishankar will engage with senior leadership in the European Commission and European Parliament, and meet with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, fostering collaboration in various sectors such as trade, investment, and technology. The visit aims to deepen India’s relationships with the EU, France, and Belgium, and further cooperation across several areas.