<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session here Saturday.</p>.<p>“Great to see my friend FM of Egypt Sameh Shoukry in New York on #UNGA78 sidelines. Appreciate his warm words for the Indian Presidency of G20. Took stock of the great progress in our bilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar said.</p>.<p>He added that 2023 has been a “landmark” year in India-Egypt ties. “Committed to take them forward.' He also met Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Pereira of Guinea Bissau.</p>.<p>“Good to meet FM Carlos Pereira of Guinea Bissau on #UNGA78 sidelines. Discussed expanding our development partnership and enhancing our trade and investment,” Jaishankar posted on X.</p>.<p>He met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos. </p><p>“Conveyed best wishes to President @Christodulides. Talked about follow-up steps to my visit last December. India’s interest in the Mediterranean is steadily growing. Cyprus will always be a valued partner.” </p>.<p>In another post, Jaishankar said “So glad to meet FM @GenJejeOdongo of Uganda again, now on #UNGA78 sidelines. Fondly recalled my visit to Uganda. Happy to note the progress of various bilateral initiatives. Offered our fullest support on their upcoming NAM and G77 Presidencies.” </p>
<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session here Saturday.</p>.<p>“Great to see my friend FM of Egypt Sameh Shoukry in New York on #UNGA78 sidelines. Appreciate his warm words for the Indian Presidency of G20. Took stock of the great progress in our bilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar said.</p>.<p>He added that 2023 has been a “landmark” year in India-Egypt ties. “Committed to take them forward.' He also met Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Pereira of Guinea Bissau.</p>.<p>“Good to meet FM Carlos Pereira of Guinea Bissau on #UNGA78 sidelines. Discussed expanding our development partnership and enhancing our trade and investment,” Jaishankar posted on X.</p>.<p>He met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos. </p><p>“Conveyed best wishes to President @Christodulides. Talked about follow-up steps to my visit last December. India’s interest in the Mediterranean is steadily growing. Cyprus will always be a valued partner.” </p>.<p>In another post, Jaishankar said “So glad to meet FM @GenJejeOdongo of Uganda again, now on #UNGA78 sidelines. Fondly recalled my visit to Uganda. Happy to note the progress of various bilateral initiatives. Offered our fullest support on their upcoming NAM and G77 Presidencies.” </p>