MUNICH, Germany, February 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday met his counterparts from the G4 nations — Germany, Japan, and Brazil — to discuss “reformed multilateralism” on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026.
Jaishankar met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
“A G4 meeting of India, Germany, Japan and Brazil to discuss reformed multilateralism. Held on the sidelines of the @MunSecConf for the first time,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
As India and Brazil are also members of BRICS, German Foreign Minister Wadephul earlier indicated a recalibration in Europe’s approach toward emerging powers. Speaking at the conference, he said Germany now recognizes shared interests and values with countries such as India and Brazil, even as differences persist with Russia and China.
“Some years ago, we first saw these countries as being members of the BRICS, and that sort of alienated us from them, and that was wrong,” Wadephul said.
He added, “We have a lot of things in common with countries like India and Brazil. Why not focus on these common interests and common values? This is, I think, the new view that Europe and Germany are putting into the work.”
Meanwhile, Jaishankar also met with G7 foreign ministers at the Munich Security Conference, reiterating India’s support for the UN@80 agenda and underscoring New Delhi’s role in global security.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleased to engage with G7 Foreign Ministers today at @MunSecConf. Reiterated India’s support of the UN@80 agenda, particularly meaningful reform of the UN Security Council.”
He emphasized India’s role in safeguarding sea lines of communication, serving as a first responder in crises, strengthening port security, and contributing to resilient submarine cable infrastructure.
“Our conversation brought out the many convergences and shared interests between India and the G7,” the post said.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference began on February 13 and concludes February 15 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof and the Rosewood Munich. Led by MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger, the conference has brought together hundreds of decision-makers and opinion leaders to address pressing global security challenges.
Nearly 50 heads of state and government are participating in MSC 2026, including leaders from most European nations and a large delegation from the German federal government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. (ANI)
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