Key Meetings and Discussions at the Munich Security Conference

G4 Meeting on UN Security Council Reforms

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a series of meetings during the Munich Security Conference, focusing on strategic autonomy and independent decision-making.

• Jaishankar met with counterparts from the G4 nations—Japan, Germany, and Brazil—to discuss enhancing the confidence of the international community in the United Nations.
• The G4 emphasized the UN's vital role amidst international instability and committed to continuing collaboration in the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform.
• Further consultations with relevant countries were planned to advance these reform discussions.

India’s Strategic Autonomy

During discussions, Jaishankar highlighted India's commitment to strategic autonomy in its international relations.

• He described the global energy market as "complex" and affirmed that Indian oil companies will make independent decisions based on national interest.
• Jaishankar reiterated that India’s strategic autonomy is rooted deeply in its history and political spectrum, enabling it to make independent decisions without necessarily aligning with Western partners.

Bilateral Meetings

Jaishankar engaged in several bilateral meetings with counterparts from various countries.

• He met with ministers from Canada, France, and the Czech Republic.
• Discussions with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha focused on the current state of conflict, negotiations, and expanding trade.

Meetings with G7 Countries

Jaishankar also engaged with G7 country representatives, reaffirming India's support for the UN@80 agenda, particularly emphasizing the need for meaningful reform of the UNSC.