External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday (January 5, 2026) met international Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol and discussed global energy issues including oil markets and nuclear power.

Mr. Jaishankar is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg.

He met the IEA executive director earlier in the day.

External Affairs Minister begins 6-day visit to France, Luxembourg

"Pleased to meet Executive Director @IEA @fbirol this morning. Appreciate his assessment of the global energy scenario and his support for India’s growth and development," the external affairs minister said in an X post.