External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar Attends 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is currently participating in the 60th Munich Security Conference in Germany. During the conference, he is engaging in various discussions and meetings with global leaders to address bilateral cooperation and key global and regional concerns.

Bilateral and Multilateral Engagements

On the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Jaishankar engaged in fruitful discussions with various global leaders. He met with US Secretary of State Blinken and British counterpart David Cameron, focusing on topics ranging from West Asia and Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific. Discussions also included a review of the progress in India-US bilateral relations.

Meetings with Key Counterparts

Dr. Jaishankar held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, emphasizing the current state of bilateral ties and exchanging views on global affairs. Additionally, discussions with European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and UK Foreign Minister David Cameron revolved around global challenges and bilateral cooperation.

Discussion on Bilateral Cooperation

The External Affairs Minister also conferred with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, discussing global challenges and preparations for the upcoming India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations. Moreover, a meeting with Argentina’s counterpart, Diana Mondino, focused on enhancing economic and political cooperation between the two nations.

About the Munich Security Conference

The 60th Munich Security Conference, spanning three days, serves as a platform for high-level debates on the world’s most pressing security challenges.