EAM S Jaishankar stated that the era of "big deals" between dominant powers is over, as multipolarity is now an irreversible reality. He argued that the Global South is defined by shared historical experiences, while noting a growing "differentiation" within the previously unified Global
Finnish President Alexander Stubb warned of a "detachment" of the United States from the global West, noting it increasingly acts without consultation. Citing conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine, and Sudan, he called for a "new covenant" because the current cost of uncoordinated multipolarity is
EAM S Jaishankar stated that freezing the post-1945 world order was "unrealistic," as power has "spread out" across various domains. Predicting a more multipolar future driven by technology and demographics, he argued that no single country can remain an "overall hegemon" in today's rapid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and France share a strong commitment to democratic values, the rule of law, and a multipolar world, emphasising the need for reform of global institutions to address international challenges amid global uncertainties.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that the global order is entering a messy and unpredictable transition. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, he highlighted the growing role of politics, security, and AI, while emphasising India's strategy of building
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described BRICS as an expanding global platform reflecting shifts in economic and political power. He highlighted its GDP strength, broader reach across regions, and cooperation initiatives such as the Northern Sea Route and the International North-Sout
Participating in a conversation titled 'Navigating Uncertainty: India and Germany in a World in Disarray', Jaishankar reflected on the evolving global order and the importance of strengthening India's ties with Europe and Germany.
Lavrov highlighted India's focus on food and energy security, as well as digital and ICT safeguards. He welcomed India's initiative to host an upcoming artificial intelligence summit, emphasising the need to establish international norms for AI, particularly in security and military contexts
India and France discussed railway staff upskilling, with Ashwini Vaishnaw meeting French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his India visit next month ahead of the AI Impact Summit, as both countries stressed cooperation across technology, diplomacy
Noting that the European Union and India are committed to acting together as anchors of stability in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, European Council President Antonio Costa has said that the EU-India Free Trade Agreement is a crucial geopolitical stabilizer.
Jaishankar further said that the Summit's outcomes, such as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and other agreements, laid the foundation for a deeper partnership.