Overview
- Meeting Luxembourg leaders Luc Frieden and Xavier Bettel, Jaishankar focused on cooperation in finance, investments, digital technologies, AI, space and talent mobility to strengthen India–EU ties.
- Addressing the Indian community, he said India–Europe relations will accelerate in 2026 and noted that negotiations on a long‑pending free trade agreement are at an advanced stage.
- In Paris, Jaishankar met French foreign minister Jean‑Noël Barrot to prepare for President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming visit and said India and France must work together to stabilize global politics.
- He conferred with IEA chief Fatih Birol on oil markets, nuclear power and critical minerals, reiterating India’s intent to become a full IEA member.
- On Venezuela, he urged all parties to prioritize civilians’ safety and a dialogue‑based resolution, echoing the MEA’s advisory that Indians avoid non‑essential travel as the embassy remains in close contact with the community.