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The External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held talks with foreign ministers from G4 countries in Germany where they all had taken part in the MSC meeting – the Munich Security Council.

G4 stands for Germany, Japan, Brazil and India.

Present in the all-important meeting on Saturday the 14th of February 2026 were, apart from Jaishankar, the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Brazilian  FM Mauro Vieira and Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi.

India and Brazil are also part of the BRICS nations.

Earlier on Saturday during the engagements at the MSC meet the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated a recalibration in Europe’s approach towards emerging powers, such as BRICS nations, saying that Germany now recognises shared interests and values with countries such as India and Brazil, even as differences persist with Russia and China.

Wadephul was of the view that, in previous years, grouping countries primarily under the BRICS framework had led to some alienation. “Some years ago, we first saw these countries as being members of the BRICS, and that sort of alienated us from them, and that was wrong,” he said while adding that “we have a lot of things in common with countries like India and Brazil. Why not focus on these common interests and common values? This is, I think, the new view that Europe and Germany are putting into the work.

Dr S Jaishankar also held meeting with G7 Foreign Ministers reiterating India’s support for the UN80 agenda and underscoring New Delhi’s role in safeguarding global security.

In a social media message tweeted on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleased to engage with G7 Foreign Ministers today at @MunSecConf. Reiterated India’s support of the UN@80 agenda, particularly meaningful reform of the UN Security Council.”

He also emphasised India’s role in safeguarding the sea lines of communication, acting as a first responder in crises, strengthening port security, and contributing to resilient submarine cable infrastructure.

“Emphasised our role in safeguarding sea lines of communication, serving as a first responder, 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”, the EAM noted in his X post.