Jaishankar and Ireland's Foreign Minister Discuss Bilateral Ties Ahead of EU Council Presidency
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Ireland's Foreign Minister Helen McEntee as Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July to December 2026. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade and education, and continuing collaboration in multilateral forums. Ireland's presidency will involve guiding EU negotiations and policymaking affecting over 450 million people, marking its eighth time in this rotating leadership role.