New York, Sep 26 (NationPress) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took part in the G4 Foreign Ministers' assembly in New York, joining forces with his counterparts from Japan, Germany, and Brazil. The ministers reaffirmed their enduring call for a thorough overhaul of the United Nations, especially regarding the UN Security Council.

Jaishankar conveyed updates on X, stating: “Pleased to attend the #G4 Foreign Ministers Meeting alongside colleagues Takeshi Iwaya, Johann Wadephul, and Mauro Vieira in New York today. #G4 reiterated its dedication to reforming the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, while also evaluating the current status of the Inter-Governmental Negotiation #IGN process.”

The G4 nations advocate for a broader and more representative Security Council that mirrors the geopolitical realities of the 21st century, ensuring enhanced representation for developing nations.

During the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in New York, EAM Jaishankar conducted separate discussions with Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Haji Hasan.

Earlier, while discussing 'Operation Sindoor' at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, Jaishankar emphasized that nations fighting against terrorism are providing a crucial service to the global community.

He identified terrorism as a significant threat to both development and peace, stating at the ministerial gathering, “Given the extensive networking among terrorists, those who combat them on any front are indeed offering a larger service to the international community.”

Although he did not specifically mention Operation Sindoor, which India executed against terrorist enclaves in Pakistan earlier this year, his message was unmistakable. He remarked, “A persistent threat to development is the enduring disruptor of peace: terrorism.”

“The world must show neither tolerance nor leniency toward terrorist activities,” he urged.

India held the G20 Presidency last year, transitioning the responsibility to South Africa this year.

EAM Jaishankar also criticized the double standards applied in sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to conclude the Ukraine conflict, indirectly referencing the U.S., which imposed punitive tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil.

Due to sanctions and restrictions, he noted, “Apart from jeopardizing supplies and logistics, access and costs have also become significant pressure points for nations.”