Overview
On 26 March 2026, S Jaishankar travelled to France to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, chaired by France. India, though not a member, was invited as a partner country. The agenda centres on the escalating West Asia crisis and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Developments
- India participates as a partner country alongside Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Brazil.
- Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with other foreign ministers on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
- A dedicated session will examine de‑escalation pathways in West Asia and the reopening of maritime routes.
- Discussions will also focus on countering Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programme.
Important Facts
The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and United States, with the EU represented as a collective member. The meeting is being held at the Abbaye des‑Vaux‑de‑Cernay on 26‑27 March 2026. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the flow of roughly 20% of world oil and LNG. West Asia supplies a significant share of India’s energy imports, making the shipping lane vital for Indian energ