External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with Luxembourg’s top leadership, highlighting scope for deeper cooperation in fintech, space, AI and strengthening India–EU ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India considers Luxembourg a “very important” partner and sees scope to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas such as fintech, space and artificial intelligence.
Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, held talks with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden on expanding cooperation, including in finance, investment, technology and innovation.
He also led delegation-level talks with Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel.
In his opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar said India viewed Luxembourg as a “very important” partner, both bilaterally and within the European Union, at a “very crucial time in the development of our own ties” with the EU.
#WATCH | Luxembourg: External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar delivers opening remark at meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel.
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“The influence that you have in shaping that larger relationship, the support that you extend, that is something which is of great value to us,” he said.
Jaishankar said that beyond a “very solid trade account,” the two countries could collaborate more closely on emerging sectors such as fintech, space, the digital economy and AI.
During his meeting with Prime Minister Frieden, Jaishankar conveyed the “warm greetings” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in financial services, investment, technology and innovation.
Jaishankar also thanked Frieden for his support for “stronger India-EU ties.” Frieden said he had a “good exchange” with the Indian minister.
“Our talks focused on strengthening our nations’ bilateral ties and key global developments,” Frieden said in a post on social media.
The external affairs minister also called on Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg.
Honoured to call on HRH Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg this afternoon. Conveyed the warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu.
Value his positive sentiments for India, and for deepening our bilateral partnership.@CourGrandDucale
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 6, 2026
“Conveyed the warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu. Value his positive sentiments for India, and for deepening our bilateral partnership,” Jaishankar said in a separate post on X.
While in Luxembourg, Jaishankar is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian community.
With inputs from agencies
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