G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta

On October 30, 2026, the two-day G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting commenced in Atlanta, USA. India is represented by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Key Facts

Event & Host: The meeting is held on October 30–31 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Core Agenda: Discussions focus on energy security, global supply chain resilience, economic stability, and the security of international maritime trade routes.
Maritime Route Security: The US highlighted unimpeded navigation through crucial sea lanes, including the Strait of Hormuz, as essential for energy, food, and fertilizer supplies.
Critical Minerals: Supply chains for critical minerals required for energy technology and advanced manufacturing were also included in the economic security agenda.
Quad Meeting: EAM Jaishankar will also participate in a Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting alongside counterparts from the US, Japan, and Australia during the G20 event.
Bilateral Talks: According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar will hold separate bilateral discussions with foreign ministers of various partner nations.
Upcoming G20 Summit: The US will host the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami on December 14–15, 2026.