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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged with G7 Foreign Ministers and other global counterparts at the Munich Security Conference 2026, reiterating India’s backing for the United Nations’ reform agenda and highlighting New Delhi’s contribution to global security.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he reaffirmed India’s support for the UN@80 initiative, particularly the need for meaningful reform of the UN Security Council. The UN80 initiative was launched by Antonio Guterres in 2025 to modernise and streamline the functioning of the United Nations as it marked its 80th anniversary.

Great to catch up with colleagues at @MunSecConf 2026 starting with @jnbarrot of France.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 14, 2026

The reform agenda aims to make the UN more agile and effective in responding to contemporary challenges, with a focus on structural and financial reform, strengthening multilateralism, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and addressing emerging issues such as artificial intelligence governance and climate change.

India’s Security Role Highlighted

Jaishankar underscored India’s role in safeguarding sea lines of communication, acting as a first responder during 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,” he noted.

He began his engagements at the conference with a roundtable hosted by the Ananta Aspen Centre titled ‘Delhi Decides: Mapping India’s Policy Calculus’. During the discussion, he emphasised the importance of a flexible and dynamic foreign policy to navigate an increasingly multipolar world. He also referred to the significance of the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement and the India–US trade deal in that context.

Bilateral Meetings on the Sidelines

On the margins of the conference, Jaishankar held meetings with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, describing his interaction with the French minister as a productive exchange at the start of the event.

About MSC 2026

The 62nd edition of the Munich Security Conference is being held from February 13 to 15 at Hotel Bayerischer Hof and Rosewood Munich. Led by MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger, the annual forum brings together heads of state, ministers, policymakers and security experts to deliberate on global challenges.

This year’s discussions are taking place amid heightened geopolitical instability, questions over long-standing alliances and concerns about the erosion of the rules-based international order. Key themes include European security and defence, the transatlantic partnership, multilateral reform, regional conflicts and the security implications of emerging technologies.

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The conference operates under the “Munich Rule,” which encourages open and constructive dialogue among participants.