Munich

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday began his engagements on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference by meeting United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Peru Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea.

In the meeting, EAM Jaishankar and his UK counterpart discussed India-UK bilateral cooperation, and global and regional issues.

Taking on X, EAM Jaishankar shared details of the meeting saying that he started his engagements at Munich Security Conference by meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron. He said that a discussion was held on bilateral cooperation as well as global and regional issues, and also exchanged views on the cricket match underway.

Additionally, EAM Jaishankar also met with Peru Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez Olaechea and spoke about the significant reforms in the United Nations and India-Peru economic cooperation.

He said it was pleasant to have met Peru Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea, further stating that they spoke about UN reform and economic cooperation, as posted on X.

The meetings come as EAM Jaishankar reached Germany for the 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) taking place as an in-person event from February 16 to 18, 2024, at its traditional venue, the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, an official statement said.

This year’s conference is being held under the chairmanship of the German Ambassador to the US, Christoph Heusgen. As per the statement, the MSC will once again welcome a series of high-ranking international decision-makers and experts, including heads of state and government, ministers, and diverse voices from international organizations, civil society, the private sector and the media.

Meanwhile, US State Department said that United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on Friday.