What happened?
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg from 20-21 February 2025 at the invitation of South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola. On the sidelines, Jaishankar will hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from other G20 nations. The meeting will address key global challenges, with South Africa presiding over the G20 for 2024-25.
Why it matters to India:
India sees the G20 as a key platform to advocate for Global South priorities, particularly in trade, digital economy, and climate finance. South Africa’s presidency provides an opportunity to align with BRICS partners on economic and multilateral issues. Jaishankar’s participation reinforces India’s commitment to shaping the global agenda following its own G20 presidency in 2023.