On Tuesday, S. Jaishankar, after claiming his office of MEA, expressed the agenda to find solutions for the ongoing border issues with China and Pakistan’s “years of cross-border terrorism.” The Indian Foreign Policy under the BJP-led NDA government, will be intolerant of terrorism in any form and promote peace, growth, and stability worldwide.
With PM Modi starting his third tenure, the political stability of India will be reflected on the global platform. Third tenure in a democracy, for any government, is claimed to be remarkable worldwide. “As far as Pakistan and China are concerned, the relations with those countries are different, and the problems there are also different,” he added.
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Foreign Policy of Modi 3.0
Jaishankar expressed confidence in the success of Indian foreign policy under the guidance and leadership of PM Narendra Modi. About the permanent status in UNSC, he admitted to the complexities and different angles, reaffirming an increase in the country’s representation on the global front.
He also envisioned India as the most steadfast ally of the Global South, even in times of crisis. “They feel that India is truly their friend and they have seen that in times of crisis, if there is one country that stands with the Global South, it is India.”
Geopolitical turbulence around Russia
On taking note of the Russia- Ukraine war and West Asian conflicts, he expressed, “Our country which is in a very turbulent, divided world, would position us as a country which is trusted by many whose prestige and influence will grow, and whose interests will be advanced.”
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G7 meeting to be held in Italy
Devising India’s stance and priorities, for the Swiss-hosted peace meeting on June 15-16 and the upcoming G7 meeting in Italy, to be delivered by PM Narendra Modi, is a call for action for the Ministry of External Affairs.
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