External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar attended the Outreach Session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Indo-Pacific partners in Fiuggi, Italy yesterday. The Minister said that the Indo-Pacific region is experiencing significant changes including new convergences and partnerships as well as anxieties, and frictions.
The Minister also informed that the evolution of Quad has been a notable development and the Indo-Pacific landscape creates a compelling argument for a wider collaborative approach.
Dr. Jaishankar stressed on six key responsibilities required in the Indo-Pacific region including collaborations in maritime, semiconductors and supply chains, and resources to avoid unsustainable debt. He said that increased capacities in governance, health, and technology as well as respect for international law are essential for the development of Indo-Pacific region.
