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Jaishankar Urges Reformed Multilateralism Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Jaishankar said reforms are overdue as geopolitical tensions and conflicts strain cooperation, and he called for stronger rules, transparency and targeted crisis responses.

  • On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism Summit in New York, calling for urgent reforms to global institutions amid growing geopolitical tensions and structural changes.
  • Global order currently faces stress from intense geopolitical competition and ongoing conflicts, leading Jaishankar to argue that international law, rules, and norms must be scrupulously observed to maintain cooperation.
  • Addressing the "four F crisis" of Fuel, food, fertiliser and finance, the minister urged countries to prioritize de-risking and diversification to reduce vulnerabilities in global supply chains.
  • During diplomatic engagements, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blan reaffirmed support for India's permanent UN Security Council membership, while Jaishankar met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis to discuss economic ties.
  • Jaishankar emphasized that "Reformed Multilateralism" is essential, asserting that transparent decision-making and more participative deliberations are necessary to restore hope within the United Nations system.
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The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, participated on the evening of September 21, in New York, in the High-Level Summit, entitled "Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Prosperity", which was convened by the President of the European Council, Mr. António Costa, the President of Kenya, Mr. William Ruto, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Mark Carney.

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Les Affaires broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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