Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Flags Four-F Crisis at UN, Urges Stronger Multilateralism
Jaishankar spoke at the United Nations about serious problems facing countries.
He called these problems the “4F crisis”: fuel, food, fertiliser and finance.
He said these are real issues, not just diplomatic words.
They can affect peace, safety and development around the world.
He said countries must work together to address them.
Cooperation is also needed on climate change and new technologies.
Countries must also strengthen supply chains and prepare for disasters and pandemics.
Jaishankar said stronger multilateralism can help countries face these challenges.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar warned the UN about a “4F crisis” involving fuel, food, fertiliser and finance.
He said global challenges have direct effects on peace, security and development.
Jaishankar called for stronger international cooperation and multilateralism.
He identified climate action, climate justice, emerging technologies and development finance as issues requiring cooperation.
He also highlighted counterterrorism, supply chains, disaster resilience and pandemic preparedness.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
- What
- He flagged a “4F crisis” involving fuel, food, fertiliser and finance, and called for stronger multilateral cooperation.
- Where
- At the United Nations.
- Why
- He said cooperation is needed to address threats to peace, security, development, climate action, supply chains, disaster resilience and pandemic preparedness.
- Crisis label
- The “4F crisis” refers to fuel, food, fertiliser and finance.
- Speaker
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
- Venue
- United Nations.
- Main appeal
- Stronger multilateralism and a greater willingness to cooperate.
- Security issues
- Peace, international security and countering terrorism.
- Development issues
- Climate action, climate justice, emerging technologies and development finance.
- Resilience issues
- Strengthening supply chains, disaster resilience and pandemic preparedness.