EAM Jaishankar visits Ukraine, Poland from September 3-5

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5 as part of an official diplomatic trip.

He is set to hold talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski during the visit.

The trip is aimed at enhancing bilateral relations with both countries and includes discussions on regional developments.

Jaishankar’s visit began in Warsaw on September 2, where he was received by India’s Ambassador Neeta Bhushan at Chopin Airport.

The trip comes after an August 26 phone call between Jaishankar and Sybiha, during which the Black Sea situation was discussed.

During that call, Sybiha briefed Jaishankar on the situation in the Black Sea and discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the area.

India has periodically positioned itself as a voice for dialogue amid the ongoing Ukraine war, with Ukrainian officials previously describing India’s engagement as an important channel for peace efforts.

The visit follows a series of recent exchanges between Indian and Ukrainian officials, including meetings at multilateral forums such as the Raisina Dialogue.

India’s engagement with both Ukraine and Poland reflects its broader effort to maintain and expand ties with countries across Europe, even as it navigates its long-standing relationship with Russia.

The three-day visit is one of the more prominent recent instances of top-level Indian diplomatic engagement with Kyiv since the start of the ongoing conflict.

Jaishankar’s trip began with his arrival in Warsaw on September 2, where he was received by India’s Ambassador Neeta Bhushan at Chopin Airport.

In Poland, the EAM is set to hold talks with Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

The visit will also provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest between India and its European partners.

Photo of EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, Wikimedia Commons, GODL-India