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Jaishankar engages with strategic experts in the Netherlands, calls for stronger India-EU ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his official visit to the Netherlands on Monday, engaged with strategic experts in The Hague, highlighting the importance of deepening India-Netherlands and India-European Union relations in a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by multi-polarity and strategic autonomy.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said: “A good exchange of views with strategic experts in The Hague this morning. Discussed why India and the Netherlands/EU should engage more deeply in an era of multi-polarity and strategic autonomy.”

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Jaishankar arrived in the Netherlands on Monday as part of a multi-nation official visit that also includes Denmark and Germany, scheduled from May 19 to 24. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on global and regional issues of mutual interest.

During his engagements, Jaishankar is expected to meet with the leadership of all three countries, covering a comprehensive agenda that spans political, economic, and strategic collaboration.

This marks Jaishankar’s first foreign visit following the recent four-day military confrontation between Indian and Pakistani forces.

ANI

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