Diplomatic Engagements: Jaishankar Meets Wang Yi at G20 Summit

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg. They discussed ongoing bilateral and regional challenges amid global geopolitical tensions. Jaishankar emphasized G20's role in navigating issues like financial pressures and food security in a multipolar world.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his two-day visit to South Africa, held a crucial meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg. Both leaders discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, highlighting the diplomatic efforts underway to address ongoing challenges.

While speaking at the G20 session on the global geopolitical situation, Jaishankar stressed the growing multipolarity of the world and the significant challenges faced, including those from the pandemic, conflicts, financial strains, and climate change. He underscored the importance of G20 as a major forum for international economic cooperation.

The meeting between Jaishankar and Wang comes at a critical time when the international community is seeking to steer through complex global issues. The G20, comprising major world economies, remains pivotal in crafting policy responses to these multifaceted challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)