Jaishankar Meets Rubio In France

PARIS – External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had a “useful talk’ with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial in France’s Cernay-la-Ville, on March 26.

According to the US State Department, Rubio is scheduled to meet foreign ministers from partner nations to discuss shared security concerns and opportunities for cooperation. Ahead of his visit, the State Department said that areas of focus will include the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in the Middle East, and threats across the world to peace and stability.

He also had a “quick catch up” with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. 

Jaishankar spoke at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM), underscoring the importance of freedom of navigation for global economic security.

In his speech, he highlighted the urgency of UN Security Council reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains. He also specifically raised Global South’s concerns about energy challenges, fertilizer supplies and food security. (IANS)