Modi’s guarantee has spread globally: Jaishankar

Hyderabad (Team Newsbuddy): Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has claimed that ‘Modi’s guarantee’ is beyond India’s borders and has global significance. Dr. Jaishankar was addressing a talk on ‘India’s Foreign Policy: From Suspicion to Trust’ organized by the Forum for Nationalist Thinkers, Hyderabad Chapter here on Tuesday evening. On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, he compared Lord Hanuman as a diplomatic ideal and emphasized India’s commitment to the welfare and security of its citizens and underlined the importance of keeping national interest at the forefront in foreign policy decisions.

In global affairs, Dr. Jaishankar mentioned examples where India supported countries in times of crisis, including in the Pacific and Caribbean regions. He emphasized the moral dimension of India’s foreign policy, advocating inclusiveness and solidarity with countries facing challenges and highlighted China as a long-term concern in the context of historical challenges. He emphasised the need for strategic clarity as well as the importance of prioritising national interests in diplomatic engagements.

Dr Jaishankar advocated an ‘India First’ approach in foreign policy, stressing the imperative of protecting national security and interests while engaging with the global community. He discussed India’s engagement with the United Nations on the Kashmir issue, keeping in mind the pragmatic approach of leaders like Sardar Patel. He emphasised the importance of protecting national interests without undue influence of external decisions. On the abrogation of Article 370, he said India has corrected a historic wrong of 1947.