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Jaishankar at G7: Pushes for UNSC Reform, Highlights Global South Concerns

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France, emphasizing the need for urgent reforms in the UN Security Council and more streamlined peacekeeping operations. He specifically raised critical concerns of the Global South regarding energy, fertilizer, and food security. Jaishankar also highlighted the uncertainties from the West Asia conflict, advocating for more resilient global trade corridors and supply chains. On the sidelines, he held bilateral meetings with counterparts from nations including France, the UK, Japan, Germany, and Ukraine.

Key Points: Jaishankar at G7 Raises Global South Food, Energy Security

  • Urgent UN Security Council reforms
  • Resilient trade corridors & supply chains
  • Global South energy & food security
  • Streamlining UN peacekeeping
  • Strengthening humanitarian aid chains
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Jaishankar raises Global South's concerns over energy, fertilizer, food security at G7 Foreign Ministers meeting

EAM S Jaishankar at G7 meeting calls for UNSC reforms, resilient supply chains, and highlights Global South's energy and food security concerns.

"The uncertainties arising from the conflicts in West Asia only make a stronger case for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, March 27

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who spoke at G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting session in France, conveyed uncertainties arising from the conflict in West Asia and called for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains.

He highlighted the urgency of UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains.

Interacting with media at the joint inter-ministerial meeting, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the External Affairs Minister had met his counterparts from France, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, the UK, Germany, and Ukraine on the sidelines of G7 Summit.

"Our conversations with global partners continue. The External Affairs Minister is currently in France for the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 26-27 March. On the sidelines, he met his counterparts from France, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, the UK, Germany, and Ukraine," Jaiswal said.

"Discussions covered bilateral ties as well as developments in West Asia. At the first session, he spoke on global governance reform, stressing the urgency of UN Security Council reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains. He also raised Global South concerns over energy, fertiliser, and food security. In the second session, he conveyed uncertainties arising from the conflict in West Asia and called for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains," he added.

Jaishankar said earlier in a post on X that uncertainties arising from the conflicts in West Asia make a stronger case for more resilient supply chains.

"Shared views about IMEC at the second session of the @G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting with invited partners. The uncertainties arising from the conflicts in West Asia only make a stronger case for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains. At the same time, India's FTAs with the European Union, EFTA members and UK have enhanced the utility of IMEC. Appreciate the wide support and enthusiasm to realise this important connectivity initiative," he said in the post.

"Spoke at the @G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting session with invited partners on reform of global governance. Highlighted the urgency of UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains. Specifically raised Global South's concerns about energy challenges, fertiliser supplies and food security," he said in another post.

- ANI

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Priya S
Resilient supply chains are crucial. The conflict in West Asia affects everything from petrol prices to our grocery bills. Hope these discussions lead to concrete action, not just talk.
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Rohit P
UNSC reform has been pending for decades. It's high time the permanent members stop blocking it. The world's power structure is outdated and doesn't reflect today's realities.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I see the direct impact of global food and energy security here. It's refreshing to see India taking a leadership role on these issues that affect billions.
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Vikram M
Good diplomacy, but I hope this translates to lower LPG cylinder prices and more affordable vegetables for the common man. That's the real test.
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Karthik V
The IMEC corridor is a game-changer for India's trade. Connecting to Europe via the Middle East will reduce dependency on traditional routes. Smart strategic move!
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Michael C
While the focus on Global South is commendable, I respectfully hope India also pushes harder for collective climate action in these forums. Energy security must be sustainable.

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