External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in U.S. for G20 Foreign Ministers’ meet

Washington External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta on Friday (October 30, 2026), focussing on easing energy supply chains and advancing cooperation on shared economic and security challenges. Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Atlanta late on Thursday (October 29, 2026) evening and will participate in the two-day deliberations, which will begin with Mr. Rubio’s address on geopolitical issues. This will be followed by a session on energy and economic growth. “Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is returning the G20 to its core economic mission of driving growth, strengthening economic security, and delivering results for the American people,” the Department of State said in a statement on Tuesday (October 27, 2026).