June 10th 2024.
On Monday, Union Minister S Jaishankar had a busy day, holding separate meetings with leaders from India's neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean region. He met with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. These meetings were a part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with these important nations.
The three leaders, along with four others, had attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the day before. This was a significant event for the region, and Jaishankar was delighted to have the opportunity to discuss important issues with these leaders.
One of the meetings Jaishankar had was with President Muizzu of Maldives, who was visiting India for the first time since taking office in November last year. There had been tensions between India and the Maldives, as Muizzu was known for his leanings towards China. However, Jaishankar was optimistic about the future and expressed his hope for India and Maldives to work closely together.
In his previous Cabinet, Jaishankar held the position of external affairs minister, and he was reappointed to this role in Modi's new government. He was sworn in as a Union minister on Sunday, and wasted no time in getting to work, meeting with important leaders from the region.
After his meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina, Jaishankar tweeted that he was honored to have the opportunity to meet with her. He also expressed his appreciation for the strong relationship between India and Bangladesh, known as the "Maitri" relationship.
Jaishankar also had a meeting with Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe, where they discussed the progress of India-Sri Lanka relations. Jaishankar appreciated the efforts made by President Wickremesinghe in strengthening the ties between the two countries.
Apart from these three leaders, Jaishankar also met with Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mauritius' Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and the Vice-President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif. They were all in attendance at Modi's swearing-in ceremony, and Jaishankar took the opportunity to discuss important matters with them as well.
Overall, Jaishankar's meetings were successful in strengthening relationships and addressing any concerns between India and its neighboring countries. He is committed to promoting peace and cooperation in the region and looks forward to working closely with these leaders in the future.
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