External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holds separate meetings with Russian, Polish and South Korean foreign ministers on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Atlanta, discussing Ukraine, West Asia, bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holds separate bilateral meetings with his Russian, Polish and South Korean counterparts during the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, the United States. The discussions focus on the Ukraine conflict, developments in West Asia, bilateral relations and international cooperation.
During his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Jaishankar discusses the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the situation in the Gulf and broader multilateral issues. The engagement provides an opportunity for both ministers to exchange views on international developments and review matters of mutual interest.
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Jaishankar also meets Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. Their discussions cover the Ukraine conflict, India-European Union relations and the G20. Poland participates in the 2026 G20 meetings as a full participant following an invitation from the United States. Warsaw has also expressed interest in securing permanent membership of the grouping.
In a separate meeting, Jaishankar holds discussions with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, reviewing bilateral cooperation and addressing issues related to the G20 and other multilateral platforms. The meeting reflects the continued engagement between New Delhi and Seoul on diplomatic, economic and international matters.
The bilateral meetings take place during a two-day gathering of G20 foreign ministers hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions address several international priorities, including energy security, food security, global supply chains and freedom of navigation.
The broader meeting also highlights differences among participating countries over major geopolitical developments, particularly Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions involving Iran and the United States. The gathering concludes without a joint communique, with the US issuing a chair’s statement outlining areas of shared interest.
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Jaishankar’s engagements with the three foreign ministers form part of India’s wider diplomatic outreach at the G20 forum. The discussions provide opportunities to maintain bilateral dialogue, exchange perspectives on regional conflicts and strengthen cooperation through international institutions.
The meetings underline India’s continued engagement with major international partners on geopolitical challenges, economic security and multilateral coordination, while keeping bilateral relationships active amid changing global developments.