European Union international coverage chief Kaja Kallas, middle, and Cypriot International Minister Constantinos Kombos, 2nd left, India’s Exterior Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, left, and Saudi Arabia’s International Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud, proper, attend the Casual assembly of EU International Ministers, within the port metropolis of Limassol, Cyprus on Might 28, 2026.
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Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha have mentioned the continuing Russia-Ukraine battle, battlefield developments and efforts aimed toward attaining a “complete and lasting peace”. The assembly happened on Wednesday (Might 27, 2026) on the sidelines of the casual assembly of European Union International Ministers, often known as the Gymnich Discussion board, in Cyprus.
Mr. Jaishankar, in a social media put up, described the interplay as a “helpful assembly” and mentioned the 2 sides “exchanged views on the Ukraine battle” and bilateral cooperation.
Mr. Sybiha mentioned the “significant assembly” targeted on Russia’s ongoing struggle towards Ukraine and the “battlefield developments, specifically, Ukraine’s rising initiative”. He mentioned, regardless of Russia’s makes an attempt “to intimidate our folks via terror”, together with a current large strike on Kyiv, Ukraine remained decided and resilient.
“Our message is evident: we need to finish this struggle and obtain a complete and lasting peace,” the Ukrainian International Minister mentioned in a social media put up. Mr. Sybiha mentioned the 2 leaders additionally exchanged views on peace efforts and the necessity for stronger world engagement. “As Europe steps up its accountability, we’d welcome India’s robust voice and enter,” he mentioned.
The 2 sides additionally mentioned strengthening bilateral ties and agreed to keep up common dialogue on problems with mutual curiosity. India has constantly referred to as for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Ukraine battle whereas sustaining shut relations with each Russia and Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly mentioned that “this isn’t an period of struggle” and provided India’s assist for peace efforts. Individually, Mr. Jaishankar additionally met Saudi International Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and mentioned the evolving scenario in West Asia. He additionally held talks with EU Excessive Consultant for International Affairs and Safety Coverage Kaja Kallas on India-EU cooperation and regional developments in West Asia.
Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday (Might 26, 2026) to take part within the casual assembly of EU International Affairs Ministers, a key gathering anticipated to debate main geopolitical and strategic points dealing with Europe and the broader area.
In a social media put up, Mr. Jaishankar thanked Ms. Kallas and Cyprus International Minister Constantinos Kombos for the invitation. “Arrived in Cyprus to take part within the Casual Assembly of the EU International Affairs Ministers – Gymnich,” he mentioned within the put up. The Gymnich conferences are casual gatherings of EU international ministers, held periodically to debate main geo-economic challenges, safety, and strategic issues.
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