As one of the world’s major energy consumers, he said India is actively working with international partners to build resilience against shocks, including those caused by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday raised serious concerns with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the safety of Indian students stranded in different parts of Iran amid the ongoing airstrikes and escalating hostilities.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, who died in Dhaka after a prolonged illness.
The G4 nations are advocating for an expanded and more representative Security Council that reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century, including greater representation for developing nations.
Mr Jaishankar is part of the Indian delegation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which participated in the BRICS Summit.
"When it was offered to us, Nehru's position was ‘we deserve the seat but first China should get it’," the MEA said at the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ahmedabad.
He also underlined that it is a weird thing to know that the same five nations who have kept their control are being asked whether or not the change should take place in the security council.
He said that whether you're an Indian national or someone living abroad, it is important to understand 'Why Bharat Matters', because it will be bigger in the coming decade and in the century.
''A useful conversation with FM @DmytroKuleba of Ukraine today. Discussed advancing our bilateral cooperation in the year ahead. Exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,'' the Indian leader said in a post on 'X'.
Earlier in the day, Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik landed at the Delhi airport for his three-day State visit to India.
