'Europe Has Its Own Challenges': Jaishankar Reminds EU FMs At Tense Presser Amid Russia-Ukraine War

Name: 'Europe Has Its Own Challenges': Jaishankar Reminds EU FMs At Tense Presser Amid Russia-Ukraine War
Uploaded: 08 Jan 2026, 06:23:04 PM
Duration: 32:04
Channel: TIMESOFINDIA.COM

1309 views | Jan 08, 2026, 06:23:04 PM | TOI.in

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a blunt response to European ministers after facing pointed questions on India’s stance on Russia during a joint press conference. Pushing back against what was seen as moral lecturing, Jaishankar underscored that Europe must address its own challenges before judging others. Despite the sharp exchange, he stressed that India-EU relations hold vast untapped potential and remain among New Delhi’s most promising partnerships. The European Union accounts for around 12 percent of India’s trade, and Jaishankar said cooperation with Europe has significant room to expand across emerging and strategic sectors. Watch

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