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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for reforms in global institutions to strengthen multilateral cooperation during a speech at the P4M Summit in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. He emphasized the need to address crises related to fuel, food, fertilizer, and finance, and stressed that international law must be strictly observed. Jaishankar also highlighted the increasing number of armed conflicts and military spending, urging like-minded nations to form coalitions for reform.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-22,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, called for stronger multilateral cooperation at the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Co-chaired with European Council President António Costa, Jaishankar stressed the need to reform global institutions amid rising geopolitical tensions and conflicts.
Jaishankar highlighted that 2025 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts since 1946, occurring in 35 countries, and noted record-high military spending of nearly $3 trillion. He emphasized the importance of international law and called for multilateralism to address global challenges like the "4F crisis" (Fuel, Food, Fertiliser, Finance) by encouraging diversification and de-risking strategies.
Written for “Geopolitical Tensions Rising” on 2026-10-04,
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for stronger multilateral cooperation and reforms in global institutions, warning that the international order is facing growing pressure from intense competition, geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts.
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Speaking at the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Jaishankar said multilateralism must be reinforced to uphold international cooperation and address emerging global challenges.
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multilateralism → speak → challenges
The summit was co-chaired by Mr. Jaishankar and European Council President António Costa.
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summit → co → Jaishankar
“The 4F crisis of Fuel, Food, Fertiliser and Finance cannot be left to itself,” Mr. Jaishankar noted.
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Jaishankar → leave → itself
“Where there is a threat of chokepoint dominance and disruption, de-risking and diversifying must be encouraged.
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risking → be → dominance
And where there is a compelling cause or a powerful case, the like-minded must have the confidence to come together,” he added.
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He also said that multilateralism will be best served when international law, rules and norms are scrupulously observed.
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EAM Jaishankar reiterated that more participative deliberations and transparent decision-making are overdue.
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The P4M initiative, founded by leaders of the European Union, Brazil, Kenya and Canada, is expected to make a pitch for the grouping at the UN General Assembly’s “high-level debate” session this week.
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In a joint editorial also said that the ‘Partners for Multilateralism ’ would not create another exclusive bloc or international bureaucracy.
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“Its purpose is the opposite: to create a flexible, open framework for countries from different regions and political traditions that are willing to work across divides, to build coalitions for reform and to translate shared principles into practical action,” the co-authors wrote, pointing out that 2025 saw the highest recorded number of state-based armed conflicts since 1946, in 35 countries, and the highest recorded military spending of nearly $3 trillion.
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