New Delhi, March 27: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently concluded a two-day visit to France, where he met with his G7 counterparts. Following the meetings, he shared images on the social media platform X. During the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, Dr. Jaishankar emphasized the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in strengthening global connectivity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
He noted that the conflicts in West Asia have heightened the need for robust trade routes and secure supply chains. Addressing the session, Dr. Jaishankar highlighted that India’s growing trade agreements with major global partners, including the European Union, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the UK, have significantly added value to the IMEC initiative.
On Friday, Dr. Jaishankar posted on X, stating, “Shared thoughts on IMEC with partners invited to the second session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The uncertainties arising from conflicts in West Asia make a stronger case for more robust trade corridors and supply chains.”
He further added, “Additionally, India’s FTAs with the European Union, EFTA members, and the UK have enhanced the benefits of IMEC.”
Dr. Jaishankar also appreciated the growing enthusiasm among international partners to complete connectivity initiatives. He underscored the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council and highlighted the challenges faced by the Global South.
He stated, “There is a need for UNSC reforms to facilitate peacekeeping missions and strengthen humanitarian supply chains, particularly addressing the Global South’s concerns regarding energy challenges, fertilizer supply, and food security.”
During this visit, he engaged in bilateral discussions with the Foreign Ministers of the UK and Germany. Posting on X, he mentioned, “Had a fruitful discussion with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, covering both bilateral and global issues.”
After his meeting with the German Foreign Minister, Dr. Jaishankar remarked, “We had a recent telecom discussion with German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul.”
Dr. Jaishankar arrived in France on Thursday for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, where he also met with his counterparts from South Korea, Canada, and Japan. Following the meeting, he posted on X, “Continued discussions with FM Anita Anand to advance our bilateral agenda, also discussing the situation in West Asia.”
He also met with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin, expressing eagerness to advance partnerships between the two nations. He wrote on X, “The meeting with ROK Foreign Minister Park Jin was quite successful. Our partnership is expected to strengthen.”
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