Jaishankar meets central asian counterparts ahead of India-Central Asia dialogue

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan on Thursday, ahead of the fourth edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue. He shared the details of the meetings through several posts on X. Upon meeting the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, the EAM said, “Pleased to meet DPM &.

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan on Thursday, ahead of the fourth edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue.

He shared the details of the meetings through several posts on X.

Upon meeting the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, the EAM said, “Pleased to meet DPM & FM Murat Nurtleu of Kazakhstan this morning. Appreciated his reaffirmation of zero tolerance for terrorism. Discussed various facets of our Strategic Partnership focusing on political, trade, investment and energy cooperation. Also spoke about widening connectivity with the Central Asia region.”

Notably, the two leaders also signed a Program of Cooperation to further strengthen India-Kazakhstan ties.

He wrote on X, “Also signed a Program of Cooperation for strengthening India – Kazakhstan ties.”

EAM Jaishankar also met the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov.

Upon meeting him, the EAM wrote on X, “Delighted to meet DPM & FM Rashid Meredov of Turkmenistan. A warm exchange on deepening our cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, connectivity, health and energy sectors. Welcome his strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”

The External Affairs Minister also met the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Muhriddin.

He noted that the two leaders held discussions on counter-terrorism, trade and investment among other areas.

“A good meeting with FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin of Tajikistan. Agreed on the need to firmly counter terrorism in our region. Shared views on furthering our cooperation including deeper trade, investment and connectivity ties.”