On the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the foreign ministers of France, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Germany to discuss India’s growing ties with each country and with the broader world.
In a brief exchange with France’s Foreign Minister Jean‑Noel Barrot, the two sides reviewed the India‑France Strategic Partnership. Jaishankar highlighted the need to deepen cooperation through multilateral and plurilateral platforms, a point he confirmed in a post on X.
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira was next on the agenda. Jaishankar said the two nations had made good progress and are actively exploring increased collaboration in trade, investment, health, and technology.
Meeting the UK’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Jaishankar acknowledged the positive momentum between India and the United Kingdom. He reaffirmed the India‑UK Vision 2035, a long‑term plan for deepening cooperation across key areas.
With Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Waldmüller, Jaishankar discussed ways to advance India‑EU ties and exchanged views on developments in the Middle East, the Indo‑Pacific and Afghanistan. He posted the highlights of this conversation on X as well.
India is attending the G7 meeting as an invited partner under Canada’s presidency. Alongside Brazil, Australia and South Korea, the event focuses on global security, economic resilience, energy cooperation, and strengthening Indo‑Pacific partnerships.
The Ministry of External Affairs said Jaishankar’s visit shows India’s “continued commitment to work with international partners” and to raise the voice of the Global South in global arenas. He is expected to meet more counterparts before the G7 meetings wrap up on Nov. 12.
Source: ianslive
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