NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Dr Anita Anand in Niagara on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, security, and people-to-people ties.
“Delighted to meet with FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada today. Congratulated her on hosting the #G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Appreciated the progress in implementation of the New Roadmap 2025. Look forward to the further rebuilding of our bilateral partnership,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
Dr Anand said she was pleased to welcome Jaishankar to Niagara for the high-level meeting and underlined the importance of collaboration between the two countries across multiple domains.
Jaishankar’s participation in the G7 deliberations, officials said, underscored India’s continued engagement with major global powers and its commitment to voicing the concerns of the Global South on issues of international importance.
The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting brought together leaders from major developed economies and key partner nations to discuss global challenges, including regional conflicts, climate action, energy security, and economic resilience.
“EAM’s participation reflects India’s continued commitment to working with international partners in addressing global challenges and bolstering the voice of the Global South in international fora,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
Though India is not a member of the G7 grouping, Jaishankar was invited as a partner country representative to participate in discussions on pressing global concerns such as the Indo-Pacific, the Ukraine conflict, supply-chain resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
The visit comes as New Delhi seeks to deepen its engagement with G7 nations on building resilient supply chains, advancing digital transformation, and promoting equitable energy transitions. India’s continued invitations to the G7 as an Outreach Partner highlight its growing diplomatic and economic influence on the global stage.