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Sitharaman at Munich Security Conference 2026 for Key Talks & Bilateral Meets

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in Munich to participate in the 2026 Munich Security Conference. She will attend a high-level roundtable and key panel discussions during the major international forum. The conference, featuring over 60 heads of state, is focused on strengthening security frameworks amid rising global tensions. Sitharaman is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with ministers and multilateral organization heads on the sidelines.

Key Points: Nirmala Sitharaman Attends Munich Security Conference 2026

  • Sitharaman to join MSC high-level roundtable
  • Engage in key bilateral meetings
  • Conference amid mounting global tensions
  • Forum for security dialogue with 60+ heads of state
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Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Munich for Security Conference 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Munich for high-level security roundtables and bilateral meetings with global counterparts.

"Europe will have to redesign its security framework for a new world - Emmanuel Macron"

Munich, February 14

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has landed in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference 2026.

Upon arrival, she was welcomed by the Consul General of India in Munich, Shatru Sinha.

In a post on X, the Finance Ministry wrote, "Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman is welcomed upon arrival by the Consul General of Munich @cgmunich , Shri @ShatruSinha , at the Munich International Airport, Germany, today."

Sitharaman will participate in the Munich Security Conference Roundtable, the post said further, "During her visit in Munich, the Union Finance Minister will participate in the high-level Munich Security Conference #MSC Roundtable and also take part in key panel discussions."

"On the sidelines of the #MSC, the Union Finance Minister will engage in bilateral meetings with Ministers, her counterparts from various countries and heads of various multilateral organisations," the Ministry added.

The Munich Security Conference 2026 (62nd MSC) is a major international forum on global security taking place from February 13-15 in Munich, Germany, bringing together over 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of policymakers and experts.

The conference comes at a time of mounting geopolitical tensions across regions. The gathering serves as a key platform for dialogue among global leaders, security experts and strategic thinkers. Leaders are debating how to strengthen NATO, build European strategic autonomy, and adapt collective security frameworks in an increasingly contested and uncertain world. The forum also provides opportunities for bilateral engagements and multilateral coordination on pressing global issues.

According to a report by Euro News, the first day saw key speeches from Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz who painted a stark picture of a world order that "no longer exists". French President Emmanuel Macron meanwhile insisted Europe will have to redesign its security framework for a new world and teased a common European nuclear deterrence.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to speak on Saturday and present America's view.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the Finance Minister at a security conference. It shows how interconnected everything is now. Hope she pushes for more collaboration on cyber security and economic resilience with European partners.
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Vikram M
The real test will be what tangible outcomes come from these meetings. We hear a lot about "bilateral engagements" but need to see results that benefit our economy and strengthen our strategic position. Hoping for more than just photo-ops.
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Priya S
With all the talk of European security and NATO, I hope Madam Minister clearly articulates India's independent foreign policy and our concerns, especially regarding stability in our immediate neighbourhood. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Strong representation! 👏 In a multipolar world, India's role as a stabilizing force and a voice of the Global South is more important than ever. The finance angle is key - security needs funding and economic partnerships.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while international diplomacy is important, I wish there was equal focus and urgency on pressing domestic economic security issues back home. The conference agenda seems very Euro-centric.

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