New Delhi, May 13 (Agency) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held separate telephonic conversations with his counterparts from Iceland and Saudi Arabia, during which besides bilateral ties views were also exchanged on the Ukraine crisis. On his discussion with the Icelandic Foreign Minister Thordis K. Gylfadottir, the EAM said the two underlined the importance of 50 years of diplomatic ties and also followed up on the Second India-Nordic summit held in Copenhagen on May 4 during PM Modi’s visit. The two ministers also exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict. “A warm conversation today with FM @thordiskolbrun of Iceland.
“Underlined the importance of 50 years of diplomatic relations. “Followed up on the recent India-Nordic Summit. “Exchanged views on Ukraine,” he tweeted. On his talks with the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, the EAM said the two reviewed their bilateral cooperation and the progress of the Strategic Partnership Council, which was signed during PM Modi’s visit to Riyadh in October 2019. The agreement identifies India as one of the Saudi Kingdom’s Strategic Partners. The two also discussed the Ukraine conflict and its impact on food and fuel security. “A good discussion with FM @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia. “Reviewed our bilateral cooperation and the Strategic Partnership Council’s progress. “Also spoke about the Ukraine conflict and its political, energy and economic fallout,” he tweeted.