Overview
- In Luxembourg City, S. Jaishankar met Prime Minister Luc Frieden to deepen cooperation in financial services, investments, technology and innovation, and thanked him for backing closer India–EU ties.
- He held delegation-level talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on finance, digital, AI, space and talent mobility, calling Luxembourg a very important partner within the EU.
- Addressing the Indian community, Jaishankar predicted an upswing in India–Europe ties in 2026 and said free trade agreement negotiations are at an advanced stage with follow-up business and ministerial visits expected.
- Earlier in Paris, he met IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol to discuss oil markets, nuclear power and critical minerals, reaffirming India’s commitment to become a full IEA member.
- In public remarks, he criticized Western reactions to India’s Operation Sindoor and contrasted supportive partners with Pakistan’s behavior.