External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday discussed issues related to the Indo-Pacific sector with his Australian and French counterparts, Penny Wong and Jean-Noel Barrot, during a tripartite meeting held here on the occasion of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
Shri Jaishankar G20 is in Johannesburg on a two -day visit to South Africa to attend a meeting of foreign ministers.
Sharing some details of the meeting on X, he said, “Great to meet FMS @Senatorwong and @Jnbarrot at India-Australia-France Tripshal meeting in Johannesburg. In our three countries, Indo-Pacific has shared interests and strong The ability to do is each other’s position.
Great to meet FMS @Senatorwong And @jnbarrot At the India-Australia-France tripartite meeting in Johannesburg.
In our three countries, Indo-Pacific has shared interests and has the ability to strengthen each other’s position. Appreciate the ideas put forward in the tripartite … pic.twitter.com/4LIQAW0SWO
– Dr. S. Jaishankar (@drsjaishankar) 21 February, 2025
Shri Jishankar held his first meeting on the occasion of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting with the European Union Vice President and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and the Security Policy Kaja Kalas.
The discussion included the major areas of cooperation of the India-EU, including trade, security and geopolitical development. Ukraine conflict was also a major topic.
A productive first meeting with European Union HRVP @Kajkalas Today in Johannesburg.
we discussed ?? , Relations, development in Europe, Ukraine conflict and other global issues. Soon the European Union Commission and the European Union’s college are ready to welcome. pic.twitter.com/orkuaclcie
– Dr. S. Jaishankar (@drsjaishankar) 21 February, 2025
“A productive first meeting with the European Union HRVP @Kajakallas in Johannesburg today. Ready to do, “The Foreign Minister posted on X.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Management of peace and peace with the border areas and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumes, their talks on the occasion of the meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers, Discussed development during
Shri Jaishankar discussed bilateral cooperation and India-Africa relations with Angola Foreign Minister Amb Tate Antonio. “Looks forward to hosting him in India,” he posted on X.
He also had a “good conversation” on his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Ataf with bilateral partnership and cooperation in the multilateral field. He also discussed the development of West Asia.
Shri Jaishankar also had a “quick chat” with Foreign Minister and Ireland Deputy Minister Simon Harris on the occasion of G20 FMM.
“Our conversation is ready to continue,” he posted on X.
On Thursday, while addressing the G20 session ‘Discussion on Global Geopitical Status’, Mr. Jaishankar said that G20 is an important expression of the growing multi-polarity of the world.
“The global geo -political situation remains difficult by any definition. Some of these are the accumulated challenges of Kovid epidemic, conflict conditions, financial pressures, food security and climate concerns,” he said.
As the Premier Forum for International Economic Cooperation, the G20 plays an important role in facing important challenges to the global economy.
Members of G20 are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkish, United Kingdom. The United States, the African Union and the European Union.
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