Russia remains a member of the G20 despite Western efforts to isolate it following its invasion of Ukraine.

As geopolitical fault lines continue to test maritime trade routes and commodity flows, Jaishankar's message remains pertinent: true economic resilience requires open markets, protected transit lines, and a genuine commitment to multilateral cooperation rather than coercion.

S. Jaishankar called on G20 countries to reduce their dependence on a handful of energy suppliers and trade routes, warning against the use of energy resources as a tool of political pressure. He stressed the need to ensure steady and fair access to energy, especially for developing countries.