Jaishankar engages in 'big picture chat' with Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide in Munich
Feb 17, 2024
Munich [Germany], February 17 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart from Norway, Espen Barth Eide, on Saturday and had a "big picture chat" with him in Munich, on the sidelines of the ongoing security conference in the German capital.
The two ministers discussed reformed multilateralism, and the world order.
"A big picture chat with FM @EspenBarthEide of Norway on sidelines of MSC 2024," the EAM posted on X.
"Spoke about the imperative of reformed multilateralism and a more equitable world order," he added.
Jaishankar is currently in Munich, Germany, to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 from February 16-18.
He also joined a session on 'Vishwa Mitra: Bridging the Divide', which was hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India, a New Delhi-based think tank.
"Joined @FaisalbinFarhan, @stephenharper, @vestager and @OSullivanMeghan in 'Vishwa Mitra: Bridging the Divide' session hosted by @orfonline. A lively discussion on the world order; past, present and upcoming," Jaishankar posted on X.
The MSC 2024 offers a unique opportunity for high-level debates on the world's most pressing security challenges.
He also met his counterparts from Poland, Belgium, and Portugal on the sidelines of the Security Conference in Munich.
The EAM, and the Portuguese Foreign Minister, Joao Cravinho, shared their views on recent global developments as they met.
In another post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Pleasure to meet FM of Portugal @JoaoCravinho, this time in Munich."
"Shared views on recent global developments," he added.
During his meeting with Foreign Minister of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, the EAM discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries across different domains.
"A deep discussion on the Ukraine conflict with FM @sikorskiradek of Poland today on MSC 2024 sidelines. Also exchanged views on our bilateral cooperation in different domains," he wrote on X.
In his meeting with the Belgian Foreign Minister, Hadja Lahbib, the EAM lauded the advancement in bilateral ties between India and Belgium.
"Good to meet FM of Belgium @hadjalahbib this morning in Munich. Glad to work with the Belgian Presidency of the EU, as well as in advancing our bilateral ties," the EAM wrote.
Six decades after its foundation by Ewald von Kleist, the MSC has assembled senior decision-makers and thought leaders from around the world for discussions on the most pressing international security concerns in February 2024, according to the conference's official statement.
