External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has embarked on a key diplomatic mission to Europe, visiting the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. The aim is to align European partners on India’s fight against cross-border terrorism, highlight Operation Sindoor, and advance discussions on trade, technology, and a free trade agreement with the EU.

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• S. Jaishankar visiting Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark this week
• Netherlands praised for strong stance after Pahalgam terror attack
• Cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s role key agenda points
• Netherlands crucial for trade; over 300 Dutch firms in India
• India-Netherlands focus on high-tech collaboration and Indo-Pacific strategy
• Denmark supports India at UNSC; hosts Green Strategic Partnership
• Denmark to head EU Council in H2 2025; FTA with India likely to gain push
• Germany visit first since Friedrich Merz govt took charge
• Will meet FM Johan Wadephul, a known supporter of India’s anti-terror stance
• India pushing for strategic alignment, EU trade talks, and tech cooperation