External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday said that India remains committed to working with all partners in advancing the goal of reformed and effective multilateralism. He called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations and a stronger multilateral cooperation.
Chairing the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting session titled "Reforms of Global Governance and Multilateral System," Jaishankar stated that the United Nations needs reforms, including an expanded Security Council, to remain effective.Further stating that the current global governance structures are outdated he said that India is seeking restructuring of international financial and trading systems. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the discussions during the BRICS India 2026 Foreign Ministers' Meeting focused on the need for "credible and reformed multilateralism" in an increasingly interconnected and multipolar world.
Addressing the open session on the second day of BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting 2026 in New Delhi, Dr Jaishankar said that the breadth of this engagement reflects the importance that all leaders attach to strengthening multilateral cooperation in a rapidly changing world. He further said that there is an urgent need to reform the international financial architecture.
"The message from our times is clear - Cooperation is essential. Dialogue is necessary. Reform is overdue," Jaishankar said.Highlighting India's priorities, the minister stressed the "centrality of UN reforms, including of the Security Council," warning that without expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories, the effectiveness and credibility of the United Nations would remain limited.
Earlier, Dr S Jaishankar met the Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and its implications. He said that they also exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interest. He also appreciated Mr Araghchi’s participation in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting 2026.
Meanwhile, EAM S Jaishankar today met Foreign Affairs Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that both leaders discussed cooperation focusing on health, development partnership and capacity building.The leaders also exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on holding regular consultations between the Foreign Ministries of both countries.
S Jaishankar held a meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister of Uganda Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on the sidelines of the BRICS India 2026 Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi.In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the longstanding cooperation between India-Uganda continues to advance. He added that both leaders discussed food and health security, as well as experience sharing including the use of technology, and stronger linkages enabled by Indian community and businesses.
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