Jaishankar Meets G4 Counterparts; Focus on UNSC Reforms at Munich Security Conference

Munich, February 16, 2026: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a landmark dinner meeting with his counterparts from the G4 nations—Japan, Germany, and Brazil—during the Munich Security Conference, 2026. This marked the first-ever dedicated meeting of G4 foreign ministers, underscoring the growing importance of their coordinated efforts on global governance.

UNSC Reform Tops the Agenda

The central focus of the meeting was the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a step seen as essential in the evolving geopolitical landscape. The ministers emphasized the need to strengthen international trust in the UN and reaffirmed its critical role in maintaining global stability amid rising uncertainty worldwide.

A senior official familiar with the discussions stated that the G4 countries agreed to continue engaging with various governments to advance UNSC reform. During the conference, Minister Jaishankar also held bilateral discussions with his G7 counterparts and reiterated India’s commitment to the UN@80 agenda, particularly regarding necessary changes in the Security Council. On social media, he highlighted the need to improve multilateralism through these coordinated efforts.

Understanding the UN@80 Agenda

Launched by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in March 2025 on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, the UN@80 initiative aims to make the organization more agile, inclusive, and responsive to global challenges. Key priorities include strengthening leadership, ensuring peace and security, and implementing structural reforms. Currently, the UNSC has five permanent members—the US, China, the UK, Russia, and France—all holding veto powers.

About the G4 Group

Formally established in 2005, the G4 coalition advocates for comprehensive UNSC reform. Its members—India and Japan from Asia, Brazil from South America, and Germany from Europe—support each other’s bids for permanent seats. The coalition seeks to expand both permanent and non-permanent membership to reflect 21st-century geopolitical realities, ensuring that the Security Council is representative of today’s global order.