Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Talks With Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico And Germany At G20

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Germany on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta.

The discussions covered trade, critical minerals, defence, energy and bilateral cooperation.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the two sides discussed a comprehensive trade agreement and regional security.

Anand said both countries had an important role in shaping the changing global economy. She highlighted opportunities to expand trade, strengthen energy security and build economic resilience.

According to Global Affairs Canada, Anand welcomed progress towards concluding a comprehensive economic partnership agreement by the end of the year.

Both Ministers agreed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed December visit to Canada would further strengthen bilateral ties.

Jaishankar said he assessed the steady growth of cooperation between the two countries.

In his meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Jaishankar said the discussions covered bilateral and global issues.

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry, Itamaraty, said the meeting took place after the first day of the G20 Ministerial.

The Ministers discussed their bilateral economic agenda.

Jaishankar congratulated Vieira on the conclusion of Brazil’s electoral process and asked him to convey PM Modi’s warm wishes to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election victory.

Jaishankar met Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno. Their discussions covered trade, critical minerals, defence, nuclear cooperation and multilateral issues. His meeting with Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez focused on giving fresh momentum to bilateral relations.

Jaishankar separately met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and described the interaction as a good meeting.

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