Jaishankar Engages with Global Leaders at G20 in Johannesburg

During the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in critical discussions with several foreign counterparts, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The meeting with Lavrov is particularly significant amid recent thawing relations between the US and Russia, which could positively affect India-Russia business ties. Jaishankar also met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, reaffirming India's support for South Africa's G20 priorities. His discussions with Singapore's Vivian Balakrishnan and Brazil's Mauro Vieira emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relationships and collaboration on global issues. Jaishankar's active participation underscores India's commitment to multilateralism and enhancing its role in global governance. The outcomes of these meetings could pave the way for broader diplomatic engagement among the nations involved.