EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi Foreign Minister at G7 meetings in Canada
Indian External Affairs Minister S Ja Shankar met Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the G7 foreign‑minister gathering in Niagara, Canada, on Wednesday. “Met with FM Prince @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia. Our interaction covered bilateral ties, regional hotspots, connectivity and energy,” Ja Shankar posted on X. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed the message, saying the two leaders discussed “bilateral ties, connectivity and energy” during the G7 session.
Earlier on Wednesday, Ja Shankar also joined a special session on maritime security with other G7 foreign ministers. He then sat down with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expressed condolences for the victims of a blast that killed dozens in Delhi. “Good to meet @SecRubio this morning at #G7 FMM. Appreciate his condolences on the loss of lives in the blast in Delhi. Discussed our bilateral ties, focusing on trade and supply chains. Exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East/West Asia situation and Indo‑Pacific,” Ja Shankar tweeted.
During the two‑day event, Ja Shankar held a series of bilateral talks with ministers from Canada, Mexico, France, Brazil, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Germany. India is attending the G7 foreign‑minister meeting as an invited partner under Canada’s presidency, alongside Brazil, Australia and South Korea.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Ja Shankar’s presence shows the country’s “continued commitment” to working with international partners on global security, economic resilience and energy cooperation. It also highlights India’s role in strengthening the voice of the Global South in international forums.
Ja Shankar is expected to meet more counterparts before the G7 sessions formally conclude in Canada on November 12.
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