Strengthening ties: Jaishankar’s diplomatic meetings at Indian Ocean Conference

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Oman’s foreign minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference. The two leaders reviewed India-Oman relations across various sectors. Jaishankar also unveiled a special logo marking 70 years of diplomatic ties, symbolising the deep-rooted historical and cultural connection between the two nations. (ANI photo)

During his meeting with Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel, Jaishankar discussed key areas of India-Maldives cooperation. (ANI photo)

Jaishankar met Md. Touhid Hossain, foreign affairs adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, to discuss the India-Bangladesh relationship. The leadres also deliberated on BIMSTEC's role. (ANI photo)

Jaishankar met Bhutan’s foreign minister DN Dhungyel, discussing ways to enhance bilateral and regional cooperation. (ANI photo)

In a meeting with Nepal’s foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, both leaders explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. (ANI photo)

Jaishankar met Sri Lankan foreign minister Vijitha Herath, emphasising India’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. (ANI photo)

Jaishankar met Mauritius foreign minister Dhananjay Ritish Ramful for the first time, reinforcing India’s commitment to its special bond with the island nation. (ANI photo)