During the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting held in Canada, India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, powerfully presented India's diplomatic presence on the global stage.
G-7: During the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Canada, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his counterparts from France, Germany, and Brazil. On this occasion, he also met with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, where both leaders discussed elevating economic, technological, and security cooperation between India and the UK to new heights.
Jaishankar wrote in a post on X, "Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on the sidelines of the G7 in Canada today. Acknowledged the positive momentum in our relations and reaffirmed India-UK Vision 2035 for deepening cooperation in key areas."
Towards Elevating India-UK Relations to New Heights
During his meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Jaishankar lauded the positive momentum in the relations between the two countries in recent years. On this occasion, he reaffirmed the "India-UK Vision 2035," agreeing on a detailed action plan for the next 10 years. This Vision document is based on five key pillars between the two nations: economy and development, technology and innovation, defense and security, climate change, and education. The objective of this initiative is not only to strengthen the economic partnership between India and the UK but also to elevate it to new dimensions of intellectual and technological cooperation.
Jaishankar stated that both countries are deepening their partnership at a time when unprecedented changes are occurring in the global economy and security framework. The "India-UK Vision 2035" will provide an opportunity for both countries to work on a shared platform, offering effective solutions to future challenges such as technological inequality, climate crisis, and talent development.
New Vigor in India-Germany Strategic Partnership
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar reviewed the India-Germany strategic partnership during his meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. During the discussion, both countries shared views on deepening India-European Union (EU) relations, enhancing stability and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, and the situations in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Jaishankar stated, "India's cooperation with Germany is multifaceted — it is not only limited to trade and investment but extends to areas such as green energy, digital transformation, and education." Both leaders agreed that the roles of India and Germany are extremely important in building a world order based on democratic values and transparency.
Emphasis on Multilateral Cooperation with France
During the meeting in Canada, Jaishankar met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. In this meeting, both leaders conducted an in-depth evaluation of the India-France strategic partnership and agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of defense, space research, clean energy, and technological innovation.
France is a key defense partner of India, and several important projects, from the Rafale fighter jet deal to joint space missions, are underway between the two countries. Jaishankar and Barrot also discussed extending this cooperation to multilateral forums such as the United Nations and Indo-Pacific alliances.
Focus on Trade and Technology in India-Brazil Partnership
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, discussing new opportunities for trade, investment, health, and technological cooperation between the two countries. Jaishankar posted on X, "Good to meet Foreign Minister of Brazil. Acknowledged recent progress in our bilateral cooperation and agreed to proactively explore opportunities in trade, investment, and innovation."
Both India and Brazil share a common vision for strengthening the voice of the "Global South" on international platforms. Their partnership is also playing a crucial role in multilateral organizations such as BRICS, G20, and the United Nations.
Resolve to Amplify the Voice of the Global South
According to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Dr. Jaishankar is participating in this conference from November 11 to 13 at the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. This G7 meeting focused on addressing global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical tensions, food security, and technological equality. India's primary objective in participating was to bring the voice of the "Global South" to prominent international forums and to incorporate the priorities of developing countries into global policy dialogues.
The conference included ministers from G7 member states — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union — as well as representatives from outreach nations such as India, Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine.
