Jaishankar Highlights Emerging Multipolar World, Resilience and Economic Diplomacy at Kautilya Economic Conclave

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar held a wide-ranging conversation with former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo Yong-Boon and N. K. Singh at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave.

A good conversation with George Yeo Yong-Boon and @NKSingh_MP at the 05th #KautilyaEconomicConclave. Highlighted : ➡️ The emergence of a new architecture as the global order rebalances towards a multipolar world. ➡️ The focus on resilience as a key attribute of national policies in the age of flux. ➡️ The gridlocked nature of United Nations rendering multilateralism ineffective. As well as challenges posed by non market practices to the global trading system. ➡️ 🇮🇳’s advocacy of dialogue & diplomacy to resolve conflicts. Noted the concerns of the Global South regarding maritime safety, food, fuel, fertilizer and finance. ➡️ The strengthening linkages between Foreign Policy and economic & developmental goals of the country.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 5, 2026

Jaishankar highlighted the emergence of a new global architecture as the international order moves towards a more multipolar world. He also underlined the growing importance of resilience in national policymaking amid a period of global flux and uncertainty.

The External Affairs Minister pointed to the gridlocked nature of the United Nations and its impact on the effectiveness of multilateralism, while also highlighting challenges posed by non-market practices to the global trading system.

Jaishankar reiterated India’s advocacy of dialogue and diplomacy as the means to resolve conflicts. He also noted concerns of the Global South over maritime safety and access to food, fuel, fertilisers and finance.

The discussion further emphasised the strengthening linkages between India’s foreign policy and the country’s broader economic and developmental objectives.