Overview

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met EU foreign ministers at an informal gathering on the UN General Assembly sidelines in New York joined by counterparts from Brazil and Mexico.
• Discussions covered multilateralism, the India–EU partnership, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, energy cooperation, and trade, according to posts by participants.
• Kaja Kallas said the European Union is a reliable actor that supports free trade and a rules-based order, highlighting coordination with key partners.
• Kallas condemned Russia’s conduct in Ukraine and noted a new EU sanctions package, while separately urging immediate humanitarian access in Gaza and calling on Hamas to disarm and free all hostages.
• EU officials referenced a newly unveiled blueprint to deepen ties with India, including advancing trade and investment and updating free trade talks, with the EU ambassador noting Jaishankar’s views were well received.