New Delhi: The Indian External Affairs Ministry on Sunday summoned the Swiss ambassador over the issue of "malicious anti-India" posters at the UN building in Geneva. After the meeting, the Swiss ambassador conveyed to the Ministry that he will be conveying India's concerns to Bern.
According to a source, the secretary (West) of the Ministry called in the Swiss ambassador. This was done to raise the issue of 'unfounded' and 'malicious' anti-India posters at the UN building. The Swiss ambassador said that he would deal with the issue "with all the seriousness it deserves." The envoy clarified that though the space allotted for posters has been provided for all, the Swiss government do not endorse the claims made by it. It also does not reflect the position of the Swiss government on the issue.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Friday held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of France, Singapore, Oman, Slovenia and the Maldives who had come to attend the G-20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
After the meeting, Jaishankar took to Twitter to say, "Great meeting with FM Catherine Colonna of France. Appreciated her support for our G20 Presidency." The External Affairs Minister further said that India and France have agreed to coordinate closely on global and multilateral issues. They also reviewed the bilateral relationship between India and France.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 3, 2023
Appreciated her support for our G20 Presidency.
Agreed to coordinate more closely on global and multilateral issues. Also reviewed our bilateral relationship. pic.twitter.com/lFyWBdKtcJGreat meeting with FM @MinColonna of France.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 3, 2023
Appreciated her support for our G20 Presidency.
Agreed to coordinate more closely on global and multilateral issues. Also reviewed our bilateral relationship. pic.twitter.com/lFyWBdKtcJ
The External Affairs Minister also met the Foreign Minister of Singapore Vivian Bala. Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said much has been done and there exists lots of 'possibilities' in a 'fast changing world'.
Posters alleging harassment of minorities and women in India were put up outside the UN building in Geneva. This coincided with the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session.
