External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Vienna on Tuesday and discussed a number of key issues including India-IAEA cooperation, global energy scenario, and the Ukraine conflict.
As part of his visit to Austria, Jaishankar also held talks on issues like India’s G20 Presidency, Indo-Pacific, and Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. “Delighted to meet Director General of @iaeaorg, Rafael Grossi today morning in Vienna. Discussed India-IAEA cooperation, our G-20 Presidency, global energy scenario, Ukraine, JCPOA and Indo-Pacific,” Jaishankar tweeted.
Jaishankar and Grossi discussed further enhancing IAEA’s collaboration with India in many areas including combating climate change, medical care and other nuclear applications for societal benefit. In a tweet, the IAEA Director General said that he held “excellent dialogue” with Jaishankar on strategic issues of common interest.
“India is an indispensable @IAEAorg partner & helps fulfil our mission. Excellent dialogue with Indian Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar today on strategic issues of common interest — looking forward to substantive engagement of #G20India@g20org in addressing global challenges,” Grossi tweeted.
This meeting came after Jaishankar interacted with the Indian community in Austria on New Year’s Day where a cultural programme representative of India’s rich diversity was also showcased.(ANI)
