Jaishankar said – India and Pacific Island countries are development partners
FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meeting: India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Forum for Indo-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). The meeting focused on a broad "people-centric" agenda, emphasizing health, technology, and skills development. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prior to this, the External Affairs Minister held several bilateral meetings with his counterparts around the world, discussing a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, regional developments, and global conflicts.
What did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar say?
Jaishankar said in a post on the social media platform 'X', "Delighted to host the FIPIC Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New York. Happy to note that the 12-point action plan announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the FIPIC-III Summit is progressing well." He added, "India and Pacific Island countries are development partners. Our agenda is people-centric and focuses on health, technology, capacity building, and training."
Learn about FIPIC
In recent years, India has taken several steps to strengthen its presence in global politics. One such initiative is FIPIC (Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation). It is a platform that unites India and Pacific Island countries for mutual cooperation, development, and partnership. Small island countries, with their immense strategic and geographical importance, open doors to new opportunities and partnerships for India.
When was FIPIC launched?
FIPIC was launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Its first summit, held in Fiji, emphasized mutual cooperation between India and the Pacific Islands. The forum comprises 14 Pacific Island countries, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, and others. Its objective is to enhance political cooperation between India and the island countries, as well as to foster partnerships in areas such as education, health, agriculture, energy, and technology.
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