The portfolio disclosed that Jaishankar, who is in Brussels as part of his tour of France and Belgium, discussed with Metsola about the exchange between the legislative institutions of India and the European Union (EU), based on shared values of democracy and pluralism.

In a social media post after the meeting, the incumbent Indian expressed his appreciation to the European host for her support in advancing bilateral collaboration in trade, technology and security.

The strategic partnership between India and the European Union has been strengthened over the years in various sectors and gained momentum with the first visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India last February.

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