Jaishankar Holds Talks With Ukrainian Foreign Minister On G7 Meet Sidelines

Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 00:44 IST

Jaishankar met Andrii Sybiha and Marco Rubio at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada, discussing Ukraine, maritime security, and India-US ties amid global security talks.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha (Jaishankar/)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Ukraine Foreign Affairs minister Andrii Sybiha during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said: “A useful conversation with FM Ukraine @andrii_sybiha in the midst of the G7 FMM Outreach session. He shared Ukraine’s perspective on recent developments."

In a previous post, the minister said he had attended the G7 FMM Outreach Session on Maritime Security and Prosperity.

“Pleased to attend the G7 FMM Outreach Session on Maritime Security and Prosperity. Underlined India’s approach to maritime security through our MAHASAGAR outlook, Indo-Pacific cooperation and port-led development at home," he said.

He further said India, during the meeting, highlighted the need for better coordination in protecting critical maritime and undersea infrastructure.

Jaishankar also met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of G7 Foreign Ministers meeting.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said: “Good to meet @SecRubio this morning at #G7 FMM. Appreciate his condolences on the loss of lives in the blast in Delhi."

The EAM said that he and Rubio discussed India-US bilateral ties, focusing on trade and supply chains. “Exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East/West Asia situation and Indo-Pacific," he added.

On Tuesday, Jaishankar held several bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada, Mexico, France, Brazil, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Germany.

India is participating in the G7 meeting as an invited partner under the Canadian presidency, alongside countries such as Brazil, Australia and South Korea.

According to IANS, the two-day event focuses on global security, economic resilience, energy cooperation and strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Jaishankar’s visit reflected India’s “continued commitment" to work with international partners.

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