External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday.
During his meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Jaishankar discussed the state of global affairs and explored avenues to strengthen bilateral ties.
In a post on X, Jaishankar remarked, "Always a good conversation with FM @VivianBala of Singapore, this time in Johannesburg on the sidelines of G20 FMM. Discussed the state of the world and our work in furthering bilateral ties."
He also met Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, with whom he deliberated on bilateral cooperation, global developments, and their collaborative work within the G20. The two ministers also discussed Brazil’s BRICS Presidency.
"Delighted to meet FM Mauro Vieira of Brazil today in Johannesburg. Discussed bilateral ties, global developments, our work in the G20 and Brazil’s BRICS Presidency," Jaishankar stated on X.
Jaishankar is in South Africa on a two-day visit to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola.
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According to a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar’s participation in the G20 FMM aims to bolster India’s engagement with G20 nations while amplifying the voice of the Global South. The MEA further stated that he is scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings on the margins of the FMM.
South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024, which will continue until November 2025. The theme for its presidency—Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability—guides the priorities of the Working Groups in both the Sherpa and Finance Tracks, shaping the high-level deliverables.
The G20 is an international forum comprising major developed and developing economies, seeking to address global economic and financial challenges. Its members represent approximately 85 per cent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), over 75 per cent of international trade, and about two-thirds of the global population.
The grouping includes 19 countries—Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with the European Union and the African Union.
The G20 operates without a permanent secretariat, with the presidency rotating annually among member nations.
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