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Jaishankar Touts 2026 Upswing in IndiaEurope Ties After High-Level Talks in Luxembourg

He framed Luxembourg’s backing as pivotal with EU trade talks now in an advanced phase.

Overview

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Prime Minister Luc Frieden and discussed deeper cooperation in financial services, investments, technology and innovation, thanking him for support for stronger IndiaEU ties.
  • He held delegation-level talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, calling Luxembourg a very important partner and highlighting collaboration in finance, digital, AI, space and talent mobility.
  • Addressing the Indian community in Luxembourg, Jaishankar predicted a 2026 upswing in IndiaEurope relations and said Luxembourg’s goodwill would help as the EU free trade negotiations progress.
  • In Paris, he met IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol to review oil markets, nuclear power and critical minerals, while reiterating India’s commitment to seek full IEA membership.
  • He called on Grand Duke Guillaume to convey President Droupadi Murmu’s greetings and said follow-up steps will include a Luxembourg business delegation and additional ministerial visits.