Sri Lanka and Maldives have extended warm congratulations to S. Jaishankar on his reappointment as Bharat’s External Affairs Minister in the newly constituted cabinet of the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, praised Jaishankar’s expertise in foreign relations, expressing eagerness to collaborate in strengthening the ties between Sri Lanka and Bharat. Sabry’s sentiment was echoed in a post on social media platform X, where he underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
Warmest congratulations @DrSJaishankar on being reappointed Minister of External Affairs of #India, a well deserved recognition of your acumen in foreign relations. I look forward to working with you in enhancing the deep-rooted traditional cooperation between #SriLanka & #India… pic.twitter.com/NUy3aFYXFB
— M U M Ali Sabry (@alisabrypc) June 10, 2024
Similarly, Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, conveyed his congratulations to Jaishankar, emphasizing the desire to work closely together to bolster the relationship between Maldives and Bharat. Zameer highlighted the potential for greater cooperation and shared prosperity between the two nations.
Warm congratulations to @DrSJaishankar on your reappointment as the Minister of External Affairs of #India.
I look forward to working closely with you to enhance our relationship, fostering greater cooperation and shared prosperity between our two countries.
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— Moosa Zameer (@MoosaZameer) June 10, 2024
The statements from Sabry and Zameer follow Jaishankar’s swearing-in ceremony as Union Cabinet Minister, where he assumed the role of External Affairs Minister for the second consecutive term. The event was attended by dignitaries including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, showcasing the significance of regional partnerships.
Jaishankar’s tenure as External Affairs Minister began in 2019, during which he navigated Bharat’s foreign policy through various global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Israel-Hamas war, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite these turbulent times, Bharat maintained a stance prioritizing national interests while advocating for peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
Prior to his ministerial role, Jaishankar served as Bharat’s Foreign Secretary from 2015 to 2018, becoming the first Foreign Secretary to assume the position of External Affairs Minister. With a career spanning over four decades in Bharat’s Foreign Service, Jaishankar has held key diplomatic positions in countries such as the United States, China, and Singapore.
Throughout his career, Jaishankar has been recognized for his diplomatic acumen and oratory skills, playing a pivotal role in shaping Bharat’s foreign policy. His reappointment as External Affairs Minister signifies a continued commitment to fostering regional cooperation and advancing Bharat’s diplomatic interests on the global stage.
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