India, France and the UAE reviewed cooperation in AI, space, health sciences, energy and culture during a trilateral meeting in New York. The ministers also discussed West Asia and agreed to maintain regular engagement…reports Asianlite News Desk
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, space, health sciences, energy and culture during an India-UAE-France trilateral meeting in New York.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The three ministers reviewed progress in trilateral cooperation across agreed areas of mutual interest, including space, artificial intelligence, culture and heritage, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
They also discussed the situation in West Asia and emphasised the need to further strengthen and expand cooperation between the three countries.
During the meeting on Tuesday, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to building constructive ties through concrete initiatives and agreed to meet at regular intervals to review progress across areas of cooperation, the MEA said.
Jaishankar said in a post on X: “Glad to participate in the India-UAE-France trilateral on the sidelines of UNGA81. Collaboration in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Space, health sciences, energy and culture was the main topic of discussion. Our shared interests and complimentary capabilities offer immense scope for cooperation. Agreed to meet again soon to take the discussion forward.”
The trilateral framework brings together India, France and the UAE to develop cooperation in areas of shared interest, with the three countries seeking to build on their existing bilateral relationships.
The meeting also came days after Jaishankar held separate discussions with the French Foreign Minister in New York.
On September 21, Jaishankar met Barrot and discussed regional and global developments, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises.
The two ministers also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including reform of the United Nations Security Council.
“Pleasure to meet FM Jean-Noel Barrot of France UN High Level Week. Our regular meetings and telecons enable us to maintain the momentum of our Special Global Strategic Partnership. Regional and global issues, specifically the Ukraine & Gulf crisis were discussed. Also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including the reform of UN Security Council,” Jaishankar posted on X.
The latest trilateral meeting focused on expanding practical cooperation in emerging and strategic sectors while also providing an opportunity for the three countries to discuss regional developments.
The ministers agreed to maintain regular engagement and continue discussions on areas where their interests and capabilities overlap.
