Overview
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4 to 10.
- In Paris, he met the French leadership and held talks with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on progress under the India–France strategic partnership and key global issues.
- He addressed the 31st French Ambassadors' Conference as the Guest of Honour, outlining India's perspectives on international diplomacy.
- The Paris engagements form part of preparations for President Emmanuel Macron's planned visit to India next month for the AI Summit.
- He now proceeds to Luxembourg for meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and for an interaction with the Indian community.