Munich [Germany], February 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a sequence of high-level engagements on the second day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), reviewing bilateral ties and exchanging views on urgent international developments.
In a put up on X on Sunday, Jaishankar stated he appreciated his dialog with Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026. He described the interplay as a invaluable alternative to current views and trade views on key worldwide points on the 2026 version of the worldwide safety convention.
In the X put up, EAM stated, ‘Appreciated the dialog with Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of @MunSecConf #MunichSecurityConference2026, supplied an excellent alternative to current views and trade views.’
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Beginning Day 2 of the convention, the minister met with Jens Spahn, Parliamentary Group Leader of the CDU/CSU. Jaishankar appreciated their assist for deepening India-Germany relations and stated discussions additionally lined modern international developments.
In an X put up, EAM stated, ‘Started Day 2 at MSC, assembly with the chief of the CDU/CSU within the Bundestag, @jensspahn, and his group. Appreciate their assist to the deepening India-Germany relations. Also exchanged views on modern international developments.’
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The CDU/CSU, often known as ‘the Union,’ is Germany’s dominant centre-right political alliance, consisting of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU).
He additionally held talks with Romania’s overseas minister, Oana-Silvia Toiu. The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and agreed to work in direction of totally realising the potential of India-Romania cooperation.
In an X put up, Jaishankar stated,’ A great assembly with FM Oana-Silvia Toiu of Romania. @oana_toiu. Reviewed our bilateral ties and agreed to grasp our potential extra totally.’
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met with G7 Foreign Ministers and their international counterparts on the Munich Security Conference 2026, reiterating India’s assist for the UN80 agenda and underscoring New Delhi’s position in safeguarding international safety.
The UN@80 agenda focuses on reworking the organisation to be extra ‘agile, built-in, and geared up’ for contemporary challenges. Key pillars embrace structural/monetary overhauls, strengthening multilateralism, advancing the SDGs, and addressing AI governance and local weather change.
The initiative emphasises ‘Better Together’ to boost effectivity, with 90+ actions specializing in mandate implementation and program realignment.
In a put up on X, Jaishankar stated, ‘Pleased to have interaction with G7 Foreign Ministers as we speak at @MunSecConf. Reiterated India’s assist of the UN@80 agenda, significantly significant reform of the UN Security Council.’
He added, ‘Emphasised our position in safeguarding sea strains of communication, serving as a primary responder, strengthening port safety, and contributing to resilient submarine cable infrastructure.’
He additionally emphasised India’s position in safeguarding the ocean strains of communication, appearing as a primary responder in crises, strengthening port safety, and contributing to resilient submarine cable infrastructure.
‘Our dialog introduced out the numerous convergences and shared pursuits between India and the G7’, he stated additional.
Jaishankar started his Munich Security Conference 2026 engagements with a roundtable hosted by the Ananta Aspen Centre titled ‘Delhi Decides: Mapping India’s Policy Calculus’.
In an X put up, Jaishankar stated, ‘Started my @MunSecConf 2026 engagements with @AnantaAspen’s Roundtable ‘Delhi Decides: Mapping India’s Policy Calculus.’ Highlighted the significance of a nimble and dynamic overseas coverage to fulfill the calls for of multipolarity.Noted the importance of the India-EU FTA and the India-US commerce deal in that regard.’
He highlighted the significance of a nimble, dynamic overseas coverage to deal with the calls for of an more and more multipolar world, noting the importance of the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the India-US commerce deal.
On the sidelines of the convention, Jaishankar additionally met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Nol Barrot, describing his interplay with the latter as a ‘nice catch-up’ at first of the convention.
Sunday would be the final day of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, which passed off from February 13 to fifteen, on the Hotel Bayerischer Hof and the Rosewood Munich. Led by MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger, the convention brings collectively a whole bunch of decision-makers and opinion leaders from around the globe to deal with urgent safety challenges.
Nearly 50 Heads of State and Government confirmed their participation in MSC 2026, together with leaders from most European nations and a big delegation from the German Federal Government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
According to the MSC web site, discussions this yr passed off in opposition to the backdrop of mounting instability, questions over longstanding alliances, and an erosion of the rules-based worldwide order. Key subjects included European safety and defence, the way forward for the transatlantic relationship, revitalisation of multilateralism, competing visions of worldwide order, regional conflicts, and the safety implications of technological advances.
The convention continued to function below the ‘Munich Rule,’ which inspired constructive engagement and dialogue on international safety points. (ANI)