New Delhi, June 30 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a conversation with his Irish counterpart as the country takes over the European Union Council's presidency for the next six months.

He discussed deepening bilateral ties with a focus on trade and education and carrying forward cooperation between the two countries in the multilateral fora.

"Glad to speak to FM @HMcEntee of Ireland. Conveyed best wishes as Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Discussed deepening our cooperation, including in trade and education. Will carry forward our partnership in the multilateral domain," Jaishankar said.

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