What happened:
On December 14, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE. He met Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty and European leaders, including DPM and FM Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg, DPM and FM Radoslaw Sikorski of Poland, FM Baiba Braze of Latvia, and UK Deputy PM and Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
Why it matters to India:
The engagements strengthened India’s diplomatic outreach with Egypt and Europe, enabling dialogue on regional and global issues, and reinforcing India’s role as an active partner in discussions on peace, security, and international cooperation.