Jaishankar Engages with Global Counterparts at G20 Meeting in Atlanta

Atlanta, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Germany during the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Atlanta on October 31. The discussions focused on key topics such as trade, critical minerals, defense, and energy.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand noted that both nations discussed a trade agreement. She shared on social media platform X, “Just weeks after our discussions in New Delhi, I met again with Minister Jaishankar in Atlanta during the G20. We exchanged views on the changing geopolitical landscape and discussed future actions to advance a comprehensive trade agreement and deepen cooperation on regional security.”

Anand emphasized that Canada and India play significant roles in the evolving global economy. She expressed optimism about the opportunity to enhance trade, bolster energy security, and improve economic resilience as their relationship gains new momentum. A statement from Global Affairs Canada welcomed the progress made toward finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year-end. Both ministers agreed that Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Canada in December would be a crucial step in elevating bilateral relations.

Jaishankar also assessed the ongoing progress in their cooperation. In his conversation with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, he mentioned that their discussions included both bilateral and global issues. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry, Itamaraty, reported that this meeting occurred on the first day of the G20 ministerial gathering, where both ministers addressed the bilateral economic agenda. Jaishankar congratulated Vieira on the completion of Brazil’s electoral process and requested that he extend heartfelt congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his electoral victory.

Additionally, Jaishankar met with Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, discussing trade, critical minerals, defense, and nuclear cooperation, along with multilateral issues. His meeting with Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez focused on energizing their relationship. Jaishankar expressed his anticipation for discussions with German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul, stating, “It’s always a pleasure to engage with him.”