External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday mentioned India and Croatia share loads of related views on points such because the Indo-Pacific, the state of affairs in Afghanistan and the 2 international locations’ resolve to battle terrorism in all its kinds and manifestations.
Jaishankar was talking at a joint press convention along with his Croatian counterpart Gordon Grilic-Redman right here.
Fruitful talks with the Foreign Minister of Croatia @grlicradman .
Extensive exchanges on a full vary of bilateral cooperation, regional and world points.
Committed to working with them to take our relationship to the next degree. pic.twitter.com/bSPnNI4IlD
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 3, 2021
“On international issues, we share a lot of similar positions and perspectives. On the Indo-Pacific, in our discussions on Afghanistan, on our resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, it was very clear,” he mentioned.
Emphasizing on growing financial cooperation between the 2 international locations, Jaishankar mentioned that there’s a lot of potential in prescribed drugs, digital and infrastructure sectors.
“We are confident that Indian companies will find Croatia a very good platform to operate and invest in,” he mentioned.
Jaishankar mentioned, “There are already Croatian firms working in India and a few of them have received some necessary contracts within the railway sector. We would definitely welcome extra lively efforts for cooperation within the protection sector. “
“Tourism is another important sector and we were talking about expanding air connectivity between the two countries,” he mentioned.
Earlier throughout their assembly, the 2 leaders mentioned a variety of subjects of mutual curiosity, together with EU-India relations, the state of affairs in Afghanistan, financial and cultural cooperation and the post-COVID restoration.
“I attach great importance to the point of view that I hear from the Croatian side about the EU, about the future prospects of the EU, about your own region. I think to gain a better understanding of what is happening It is very helpful for us,” he mentioned on the press meet.
Jaishankar was obtained by the Prime Minister of Croatia, Lady Plenkovic. He arrived right here after finishing his two-day go to to Slovenia, throughout which he held bilateral conferences along with his Slovenian counterpart Ange Logar, in addition to assembly the nation’s prime management.
During his assembly with Plankovic, Jaishankar mentioned alternatives to additional develop bilateral cooperation, together with in pharma, digital and infrastructure.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
