Indias External Affairs Minister Meets Armenian Prime Minister to Discuss Regional Issues
S. Jaishankar met Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan in New Delhi to discuss regional conflicts and strengthen bilateral ties.
New Delhi, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in New Delhi on November 14. The discussion focused on significant issues, including the ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region and Ukraine.
Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at meeting Pashinyan, stating on the social media platform X, “Our economic, security, cultural, and people-to-people ties are continuously strengthening.” He noted that Pashinyan shared crucial insights about recent developments in his region and exchanged views on the conflicts in the Gulf and Ukraine.
Earlier, on November 13, discussions were held to bolster bilateral relations and parliamentary cooperation between India and Armenia. This conversation took place during a meeting between Armenian Parliament Vice President Hek Konjoryan and India’s Ambassador to Armenia, Armstrong Changsan.
The Indian Embassy in Armenia shared on X that Ambassador Changsan met with Vice President Konjoryan, who is also the head of the Armenia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, to discuss ways to further enhance relations and cooperation.
Previously, on August 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Prime Minister Pashinyan during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. They discussed enhancing cooperation across various sectors and the situation in West Asia. The meeting included key officials such as Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi and Pashinyan talked about increasing collaboration in defense, economy, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, culture, and education. They also shared perspectives on regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia.
Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening and broadening bilateral relations with Armenia. In June, the two leaders had a telephone conversation where they discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, with Modi congratulating Pashinyan and his party on their parliamentary election victory.
Furthermore, Modi expressed gratitude for Armenia’s assistance in the safe evacuation of Indian citizens stranded in Iran during heightened tensions in West Asia.
