June 10th 2024.
In New Delhi, Union Minister S Jaishankar had the opportunity to meet with several leaders from India's neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean region. He held separate bilateral meetings with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, and Seychelles Vice President Ahmed Afif. These meetings were held in the context of the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers on Sunday.
Jaishankar expressed his delight at meeting with President Muizzu of Maldives, and expressed his hopes for close cooperation between India and Maldives. This was President Muizzu's first visit to India since taking office in November last year. The relationship between the two countries had been strained due to President Muizzu's pro-China stance, but the meeting between Jaishankar and Muizzu signals a positive step towards mending these ties.
Jaishankar also had the honor of meeting with Prime Minister Hasina of Bangladesh, where he acknowledged the progress being made in the India-Bangladesh friendship. He also met with President Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka and recognized the steady progress in India-Sri Lanka relations. His meeting with Prime Minister Tobgay of Bhutan focused on the unique and multifaceted friendship between the two countries.
In his meeting with Prime Minister Jugnauth of Mauritius, Jaishankar emphasized the special bond between the two nations. And finally, he met with Prime Minister Dahal 'Prachanda' of Nepal, discussing the various aspects of India-Nepal cooperation. Overall, Jaishankar's meetings with these leaders reflect India's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean region.
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