Jaishankar Calls for Reformed Multilateralism Amid Global Tensions
Jaishankar Calls for Reformed Multilateralism Amid Global Tensions
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India joined the initiative as a co-sponsor, which was convened by European Council President Antonio Costa.
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Jaishankar said that new technologies and capabilities require appropriate international frameworks and guardrails, rather than cooperation alone.
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He identified counter-terrorism and pandemic preparedness as additional issues requiring multilateral cooperation, alongside climate action, development finance and resilient supply chains.
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Jaishankar said the reforms could provide “the hope and the optimism” needed by the U.N. system and strengthen countries’ resolve to work together.
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He warned that the global order was under stress and that unchecked pressures could undermine international cooperation.
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar called for stronger, reformed multilateralism to address global tensions and conflicts at a U.N. summit. Speaking at the Partners for Multilateralism conference on the sidelines of the General Assembly, he urged nations to embrace transparent decision-making and stricter adherence to international law livemint oneindia.
Jaishankar warned that interconnected pressures — involving fuel, food, fertilizer and finance — threaten global cooperation oneindia. He said the world order is under stress and needs practical steps to address conflicts while peace efforts continue livemint.
Why Multilateralism Matters Now
The global balance of power is shifting rapidly. Superpowers alone cannot solve major challenges like climate change, pandemics and conflict au.headtopics. Jaishankar said that multilateral cooperation offers the only realistic path forward for addressing these interconnected crises oneindia.
India Joins Europe-Led Reform Initiative
India became a co-sponsor of the Partners for Multilateralism summit, which was convened by European Council President António Costa oneindia. This marks New Delhi's commitment to building stronger international institutions and decision-making processes livemint.
New Technologies Need Global Guardrails
Jaishankar emphasized that emerging technologies require more than just cooperation — they need concrete international frameworks and safeguards oneindia. He also flagged counter-terrorism and pandemic preparedness as urgent multilateral priorities livemint. Development finance and resilient supply chains must also receive renewed attention oneindia.
Reform Could Restore Hope in Global System
Jaishankar said that meaningful multilateral reform could provide "the hope and the optimism" the U.N. system desperately needs oneindia. Without urgent action, unchecked global pressures could erode countries' willingness to cooperate livemint. He called for participatory deliberations and more transparent decision-making across all major international forums livemint.
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