Jaishankar urges middle powers to pool resources as global order shifts

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged emerging and middle powers to pool diplomatic, economic, and technological resources, stating that a changing global order offers them a greater role in shaping international affairs. Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting 2026 in New Delhi, he proposed cooperation in peace and security, supply chains, healthcare, connectivity, climate action, defence, and advanced manufacturing. He cited India's trade deal with the European Union as an example of sustained economic alignment. Jaishankar argued that technological influence is not limited to the largest economies, with specialised capabilities allowing middle powers to lead in critical industries. He also linked health security to the flow of skilled workers and highlighted transformations in defence and space as areas for collective action.