S Jaishankar Talks About BRICS and G7 at Geneva Event
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy in Switzerland, explaining why BRICS was formed. He said, “Because there was another club, it was called the G7 and you wouldn’t let anybody else into that club, so we said we’d go and form our own club.”
Jaishankar noted that BRICS has gained value over time and many countries are now interested in joining. He mentioned that BRICS expanded last year in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will meet again in Kazan, Russia, next month.
He also addressed the necessity of BRICS despite the existence of the G20, pointing out that the G7 still meets even though the G20 exists. “If the G20 exists, the G20 is there, but the G7 still exists. Then why can’t the G20 be there and the BRICS also exist,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Jaishankar paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi in Geneva. He posted on X, “Started my visit to Geneva by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi. In a world of polarisation and conflict, Bapu’s message of harmony and sustainability is more relevant than ever.”
During his visit, Jaishankar will meet the Swiss Foreign Minister to review the partnership between India and Switzerland and explore ways to enhance bilateral ties. He will also meet with heads of international organizations based in Geneva.
Jaishankar arrived in Switzerland after visiting Germany and Saudi Arabia.
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S Jaishankar -: S Jaishankar is India’s External Affairs Minister, which means he is responsible for managing India’s relationships with other countries.
BRICS -: BRICS is a group of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. They work together to improve their economic and political influence in the world.
G7 -: G7 stands for Group of Seven, which is a group of seven wealthy and advanced countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. They meet to discuss and coordinate economic policies.
Geneva Centre for Security Policy -: The Geneva Centre for Security Policy is an international foundation in Switzerland that provides training and education in global security policy.
G20 -: G20 is a group of 20 major economies, including both developed and developing countries, that meet to discuss global financial and economic issues.
Mahatma Gandhi -: Mahatma Gandhi was a leader in India’s struggle for independence from British rule. He is known for his philosophy of non-violence and peaceful protest.
bilateral ties -: Bilateral ties refer to the relationship between two countries. Strengthening bilateral ties means improving cooperation and understanding between them.
