Jaishankar meets Mexican counterpart; discusses cooperation in various fields

Mexico City, September 28

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a "comprehensive discussion" with his Mexican counterpart Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón and reviewed cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment and space, stressing that the two countries must collaborate more closely in international forums.

Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Mexico, his first to the North American country as External Affairs Minister

"Concluded a comprehensive discussion with FM @m_ebrard of Mexico. Reviewed our political cooperation, trade and investment, space and scientific potential, cultural exchanges and consular issues. Shared perspectives on governance challenges and global narratives," Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting on Monday.

Jaishankar, the first External Affairs Minister to visit Mexico in 41 years, said that as independent powers committed to a multipolar world, "India and Mexico must collaborate more closely in international forums."

"Glad to note our Mexican partners reciprocating this sentiment," he tweeted.

Jaishankar also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi in Mexico City by offering floral tributes to the statue of the Father of the Nation.

"Particularly appropriate on the occasion of the anniversary of Mexican independence," he tweeted.

As part of his other engagements, Jaishankar also attended the Independence Day celebrations of Mexico in Mexico City.

He met Serbia's First Lady Tamara Vucic and Foreign Minister Nikola Selakovic.

"Glad to learn that the First Lady is an enthusiastic and ardent practitioner of Yoga," he tweeted.

Jaishankar also met Belize Prime Minister Johnny Briceno and Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay.

"Appreciated their warm words on our #vaccinemaitri," Jaishankar said. PTI