External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on emerging and middle powers to deepen cooperation across diplomacy, trade, technology, healthcare, defence and connectivity, arguing that a changing global order creates a wider role for countries beyond the major powers in shaping international affairs.
Addressing the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting 2026 in New Delhi, Jaishankar said countries that do not have the weight of superpowers could nevertheless exercise greater collective influence by coordinating resources and backing one another on issues ranging from conflicts and supply chains to advanced manufacturing and climate action.
