Munich [Germany], February 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met his counterparts from the G4 nations (Germany, Japan, Brazil, and India) and mentioned ‘reformed multilateralism’ on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026 in Germany.
Jaishankar met the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Brazilian FM Mauro Vieira and Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi.
‘A G-4 assembly of India, Germany, Japan and Brazil to debate reformed multilateralism. Held on the sidelines of the @MunSecConf for the primary time,’ EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.
As India and Brazil are additionally a part of the BRICS, earlier on Saturday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated a recalibration in Europe’s strategy in direction of rising powers, corresponding to BRICS nations, saying that Germany now recognises shared pursuits and values with nations corresponding to India and Brazil, whilst variations stick with Russia and China.
Speaking on the Munich Security Conference, Wadephul acknowledged that, in earlier years, grouping nations primarily underneath the BRICS framework had led to some alienation.
‘Some years in the past, we first noticed these nations as being members of the BRICS, and that form of alienated us from them, and that was incorrect,’ he stated.
Wadephul added, ‘We have a number of issues in widespread with nations like India and Brazil. Why not give attention to these widespread pursuits and customary values? This is, I feel, the brand new view that Europe and Germany are placing into the work.’
Meanwhile, S Jaishankar met with G7 Foreign Ministers on the Munich Security Conference, reiterating India’s help for the UN80 agenda and underscoring New Delhi’s position in safeguarding world safety.
In a submit on X, Jaishankar stated, ‘Pleased to interact with G7 Foreign Ministers immediately at @MunSecConf. Reiterated India’s help of the UN@80 agenda, notably significant reform of the UN Security Council.’
He additionally emphasised India’s position in safeguarding the ocean traces of communication, performing as a primary responder in crises, strengthening port safety, and contributing to resilient submarine cable infrastructure.
‘Emphasised our position in safeguarding sea traces of communication, serving as a primary responder, strengthening port safety, and contributing to resilient submarine cable infrastructure. Our dialog introduced out the various convergences and shared pursuits between India and the G7’, the submit learn.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference started on February 13 and can go on until February 15, on the Hotel Bayerischer Hof and the Rosewood Munich. Led by MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger, the convention brings collectively a whole lot of decision-makers and opinion leaders from world wide to deliberate on urgent safety challenges.
Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government have confirmed participation at MSC 2026, together with leaders from most European nations and a big delegation from the German Federal Government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. (ANI)