S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, stated on Sunday that many countries are looking to India for friendship in the context of war and instability in some other countries.
On the second day of his visit to Odisha, Jaishankar spoke at a conference centered on “Viswa Bandhu Bharat,” emphasizing India’s capacity for international collaboration.
He described India’s capacity to interact with a wide range of countries, such as the US, Europe, Russia, Africa, Israel, the Gulf, and Arab countries.
Jaishankar emphasized the idea of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” highlighting how India could work with other nations on all fronts to further its national goals notwithstanding disputes abroad.
“We can partner with the US and Europe as well as Russia and African nations. Similarly, India can have friendship with Israel on one side and Gulf and Arab nations on another,” Jaishankar said, adding that there may be conflict among some countries, but India can partner with all nations on different subjects and various issues to take our national interests further.
Jaishankar emphasized India’s dedication to international collaboration, emphasizing the need to promote development while fostering mutual respect and confidence. He called a country that could form alliances with other nations in order to further its own interests a “Vishwa Bandhu”.
Jaishankar presented a vision of a developed India supported by strong international ties for the next 25 years, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to build international partnerships during his tenure.
When Jaishankar spoke about government efforts to improve global connectivity, he brought up three pipeline projects: one that would connect India to Europe through the United Arab Emirates; another would establish the International North-South Corridor through Iran and Russia; and a third would connect Vietnam and the Indo-Pacific through the Northeast and the Odisha coastline.
“Countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, Singapore, Vietnam, and others want to partner with India. This will help increase investment, employment and connectivity,” he said.
In an interactive session in Sambalpur, Jaishnkar said, “The ensuing election is not just between leaders and voters, but a mission for the nation. This election will decide the country’s course of action for the next 25 years to become a ‘Vikasit Bharat’”.
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