Johannesburg/New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Differences must not become disputes, disputes should not become conflicts, and conflicts should not lead to a bigger breakdown, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, adding that there are lessons from the last few years for the group to reflect on.

In his remarks at the G-20 Session 'Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation' on Thursday, the EAM also said that peace and stability in the Middle East region is vital for the entire world, and regarding Ukraine he said that India has long advocated dialogue and diplomacy,

He termed the G20 as an important expression of the world's growing multi-polarity.

"It captures the diversity of our...