New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Ontario, Canada, from November 11 to 13 to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Outreach Partners, at the invitation of Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, according to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
EAM’s participation in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting underscores India’s continued commitment to working with international partners in addressing global challenges and amplifying the voice of the Global South in international fora.
Jaishankar is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the statement added.
The meeting is being held in Niagara, Canada, a scenic region known for its iconic falls, on November 11 and 12. It brings together ministers from G7 member countries—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union—along with several outreach nations, including India, Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine.
Ahead of the event, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said it is “pleased to host ministers from several outreach countries, reflecting shared global priorities and partnerships.”
The invitation to India was formally extended last month when Canada’s Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, visited New Delhi and met with Jaishankar. During their discussions, both leaders reiterated their shared commitment to restoring confidence and enhancing cooperation across key areas of engagement.
Prior to her India visit, Anand also met Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 29, continuing efforts to strengthen dialogue between the two sides.
The current visit also follows the July meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, which helped set the stage for a reset in bilateral relations that had faced significant strain during 2023–24. (ANI)
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