Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 08 Jan 2026,Thursday India Global
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated India is strengthening ties with Europe to bring greater stability to the global economy and politics during talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris. The remarks came amid frosty India-US relations following President Trump's 50% tariff on Indian imports. Jaishankar emphasized Europe's crucial role in international politics, noting substantive discussions on FTA, technology, semiconductors, railways, defense, and aviation. India will host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and EU leaders in coming weeks. Jaishankar highlighted that India chairs BRICS this year while France helms G7 in 2026, emphasizing continuous consultation between strategic partners amid global uncertainty.
