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Jaishankar to Visit Ukraine and Poland Amid Black Sea Tensions
S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, will visit Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5.
He will meet important officials in both countries.
The meetings will focus on improving India’s relationships with Ukraine and Poland.
They will also cover regional problems and shared concerns.
Jaishankar recently spoke with Ukraine’s foreign minister about the Black Sea.
The Black Sea has faced attacks involving ships, ports and other infrastructure.
Ukraine says these attacks can hurt food exports and threaten families around the world.
India says dialogue and diplomacy are important.
India also wants commercial ships and seafarers to be safe.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5.
He is scheduled to hold talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments.
The trip follows Jaishankar’s August 26 phone call with Sybiha about the volatile Black Sea situation.
India has emphasized dialogue, diplomacy, safe shipping and restoring commercial navigation in the Black Sea.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.
- What
- Jaishankar will make an official visit and hold bilateral consultations in Ukraine and Poland.
- Where
- Ukraine and the Republic of Poland, with related discussions concerning the Black Sea.
- When
- September 3 to 5; the preceding phone call with Sybiha took place on August 26.
- Why
- To enhance bilateral relations and exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest, including Black Sea navigation and shipping safety.
Diplomacy and Navigation
Conflict and Security Concerns
Responding to the Black Sea crisis
Diplomacy and Navigation
India says dialogue and diplomacy should guide efforts, while emphasizing the safety of seafarers and commercial shipping and the resumption of commerce.
Conflict and Security Concerns
Ukraine describes the situation as resulting from Russian aggression and says intensified attacks on ports and maritime routes threaten Ukrainian food exports and global food security.
Restoring maritime access
Diplomacy and Navigation
India and Ukraine discussed restoring commercial activity and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
Conflict and Security Concerns
Ukraine says attacks on ships, ports and maritime routes have made the Black Sea a difficult and dangerous environment for trade.
Key facts
- Visitor
- S Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister
- Visit dates
- September 3 to 5
- Countries visited
- Ukraine and Poland
- Scheduled meetings
- Andrii Sybiha and Radoslaw Sikorski
- Visit focus
- Bilateral relations, regional developments and issues of mutual interest
- Recent discussion
- Jaishankar and Sybiha discussed Black Sea commerce, navigation, shipping safety and diplomacy
- Reported concern
- Ukraine said attacks on ports and maritime routes threaten food exports and global food security
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s government ministry responsible for foreign policy
“Appreciate the conversation this evening with Ukraine FM Andrii Sybiha. Our discussion focused on the resumption of commerce in the Black Sea, ensuring the safety and security of all seafarers and commercial shipping. India remains a steadfast advocate of dialogue and diplomacy”
thehansindia.com
“I had a phone call with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. I briefed him on the difficult situation in the Black Sea as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine and intensified attacks on our ports and maritime routes.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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