External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus, and several Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships.
Sharing details of the meetings on social media, Jaishankar said he met Juan Ramon de la Fuente, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, on Wednesday, during which both sides agreed to “build on our recent exchanges and create a fresh roadmap” to further enhance bilateral ties.
Delighted to host the FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meeting today in New York.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 24, 2025
Glad to note that the 12-point action plan announced by PM @narendramodi at the FIPIC-III Summit is progressing well.
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He also held talks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, reviewing progress in bilateral relations since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus earlier this year. “Appreciate his insights on developments in Europe. Reaffirmed support for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Cyprus Question in accordance with the agreed UN framework and relevant UNSC resolutions,” Jaishankar said, adding that he looked forward to welcoming Kombos to India soon.On the sidelines of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Jaishankar met leaders from several Pacific nations. He held discussions with Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko of the Marshall Islands, Foreign Minister Paulson Panapa of Tuvalu, and Minister of State Gustav Aitaro of Palau, exchanging views on regional cooperation and reaffirming India’s commitment to engagement with the Pacific region.
Jaishankar also met Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka of the Solomon Islands and had a “good conversation” with Prime Minister Dr. Aisake Valu Eke of Tonga, further consolidating India’s ties with the island nations.These bilateral engagements reflect India’s continued focus on deepening strategic, economic, and cultural partnerships across regions, while strengthening cooperation on global issues at multilateral fora such as the United Nations.
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