EAM Jaishankar hosts FIPIC international ministers’ assembly in New York

Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hosted a gathering of the international ministers of the Discussion board for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation, reaffirming a “people-centric” agenda emphasising well being, expertise and capability constructing.

The assembly came about on the sidelines of the eightieth session of the United Nations Basic Meeting right here.

“Delighted to host the FIPIC Overseas Ministers Assembly as we speak in New York. Glad to notice that the 12-point motion plan introduced by PM @narendramodi on the FIPIC-III Summit is progressing effectively,” Jaishankar stated in a put up on X.
“India and Pacific Island international locations are improvement companions. Our agenda is people-centric and centered on well being, expertise, capability constructing and coaching,” he added.

On the third summit of the FIPIC in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 12-point improvement plan for the Pacific Island nations in a variety of areas together with healthcare, renewable vitality and cyber-security.