P4M (Partners for Multilateralism) is an initiative of EU, Brazil, Kenya and Canada to promote inclusive, effective and representative multilateralism, focusing on AI, climate, health security, digital transformation and reform of global institutions; India participates alongside platforms like BRICS, G20, G4 and NAM.
NEWS: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to attend the P4M meeting during the UNGA High-Level Debate in New York.
P4M
- Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) → initiative for stronger, inclusive and effective multilateralism.
- Founding members → EU + Brazil + Kenya + Canada.
- Aim → more representative, legitimate, effective and trusted multilateral institutions.
- Not intended as an exclusive bloc → promotes flexible, cross-regional cooperation.
Focus Areas
- AI + Climate change
- Health security + Digital transformation
- Reform of international institutions → emerging global challenges.
India’s Engagement
- India participates in → BRICS + G20 + G-4 + NAM.
- G-4 → particularly focused on UN Security Council reform.
P4M seeks → collective action beyond traditional great-power competition.