External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday held a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy.
“A warm meeting with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy today. Discussed opportunities in technology, innovation, clean energy, fertilizers, railways, and investments. Also exchanged perspectives on IMEC, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific. The recently announced Joint Strategic Action Plan guides our activities. Look forward to welcoming him in India in 2025”, Jaishankar said in a post on X.
In another post, EAM Jaishankar said: “Pleased to attend the G7 FMM Outreach Session with Indo-Pacific partners today in Fiuggi. Thank FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy for the welcome and hospitality. Noted that the Indo-Pacific is experiencing significant changes, including new convergences & partnerships as well as anxieties, frictions & stresses.”
Jaishankar emphasized that the evolution of the Quad has been a notable development, highlighting that the Indo-Pacific landscape today creates a compelling argument for a wider collaborative approach.
EAM Jaishankar and Italian Foreign Minister Tajani also outlined six key responses required in the Indo-Pacific region: enhancing collaborations in areas such as maritime security, semiconductors, and supply chains; allocating more resources to support increased activities and projects while avoiding unsustainable debt; building capacities in governance, health, technology, disaster resilience, and natural resource management; fostering interoperability and burden-sharing to service the global commons; respecting international law and mutuality of benefits; and providing more options to help Indo-Pacific policymakers make informed choices.
“In an era of collaborative endeavours, the Indo-Pacific will require practical solutions, nimble diplomacy, greater adjustment, and more open conversations. The G7 can be one such partner,” Jaishankar added.
Besides his meeting with Italy’s Foreign Minister, Jaishankar held discussions with his counterparts from the US, South Korea, and Japan in Fiuggi.
(With agency input)