India is among the few who can involve Russia and Ukraine: S. Jaishhankar in Bt Mindrush

In his speech in a session in BT Mindrush, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Jaishankar indicated that India is standing as one of the few countries capable of maintaining relations with Ukraine and Russia, as well as Israel and Iran, among the ongoing geopolitical transformations.

“Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas”, which was adopted by the center, added to foreign policy as well.

“In the polarized era, India is among some countries that simultaneously participate with Russia, Ukraine – Israel and Iran. The Democratic West and the South South. Brexes and asthma. We have started or joined more than 40 % of the groups designated for specific agendas.

He added: “Sabka Sat, Saba Vikas applies equally to foreign policy as well.”

Jaishankar emphasized that India, unlike Western and European countries, has maintained a neutral stance in the Ukraine war, Russia and continuously called for peace.

He added that India was able to maintain strategic relations with both Iran and Israel during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began in 2023 with an unexpected Hamas attack on Israel. Israel is now an important resource for India’s defense equipment, while Iran remains a decisive source of crude oil.

Besides, Gaishhakar spoke about:

Infrastructure and human capital promotions: He said that the initiatives, such as Gatti Shakti, strengthened the material infrastructure of India; Parallel investment in skills and talent is vital for competition globally.

Data-based age: He said in the era of data-based technology competition, India balances market logic with privacy/security necessities-confidence-building to attract global power centers.

Various energy strategy: After Ukraine, India said the expansion of energy partnerships (fossil and renewable energy sources) and exploring small standard reactors to meet the increasing demand of artificial intelligence, EVS, and data centers.

Active Commercial Diplomacy: He said that Indian missions are now pre -emptive companies abroad – through commercial dispute, credit lines (ideas scheme), coordinated call – to expand exports, projects and investment.

Mobility talents and national brands: He said that organized movement and communication partnerships with foreign governments in the situation of Indian workers, students and professionals as high -value international shareholders.

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