Diplomatic Dialogues in Johannesburg: Indo-Pacific Focus

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in critical discussions with his counterparts from Australia and France on Indo-Pacific issues at a G20 side meeting. Bilateral engagements with the EU and China addressed cooperation and geopolitical concerns, emphasizing the G20's role in global economic and political stability.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held significant diplomatic discussions with Australian and French counterparts, Penny Wong and Jean-Noel Barrot, at a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg. The focus was on mutual Indo-Pacific interests.

Jaishankar's agenda included talks with EU Vice President Kaja Kallas, covering India-EU trade and geopolitical developments, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict, signifying the importance of India-EU ties amid global challenges.

In a meeting with China's Wang Yi, Jaishankar discussed Sino-India relations, border tranquility, and pilgrimage resumption. At the G20 session, he highlighted the urgency of navigating through pandemic impacts, conflicts, and climate concerns, underscoring the G20's pivotal role in global stability.