Jaishankar and Lavrov arrive in Atlanta for G20 foreign ministers meeting

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Atlanta on Friday to attend a two-day G20 foreign ministers meeting on October 30-31, 2026. The United States hosts the gathering, which will focus on energy, supply chains and keeping sea lanes open.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also arrived in Atlanta for the same meeting. He will join top diplomats including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and representatives from China and other countries.

“There is shared resolve to confront urgent crises and keep critical sea lanes open to commerce without threats or tolls.”

A US State Department official said there is shared resolve to confront urgent crises and keep critical sea lanes open to commerce without threats or tolls. The official described energy as foundational for economic growth and said access must be affordable and abundant.

For India, one of the world's largest oil importers, the conflict in West Asia and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed energy security to the top of the agenda. The official said supply chains for critical minerals are vital for energy security and advanced manufacturing.

Jaishankar will also attend a Quad foreign ministers meeting on the sidelines and hold several bilateral engagements. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she would meet counterparts from the US, India and Japan for the third Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting this year.

After Atlanta, Jaishankar will travel to St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, to lead India's delegation at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from November 1-4. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced the itinerary during a biweekly press briefing in New Delhi on Wednesday.