Jaishankar, French FM Discuss West Asia Conflict, Hormuz Safety at G7 Meet

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
• They discussed the conflict in West Asia and agreed to coordinate efforts to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz.
• The French Foreign Ministry highlighted India's contribution to G7 work, especially on macroeconomic imbalances and international partnerships.
• Jaishankar's participation underscores France's emphasis on involving India, current BRICS president, in its G7 presidency.
• Jaishankar also held separate meetings with South Korea’s FM Cho Hyun and Japan’s FM Toshimitsu Motegi.