New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the CII Partnership Summit 2024 on Monday, emphasizing India’s role in fostering global partnerships under the theme “India and the World: Partnership for Progress.”
In his address, Dr. Jaishankar outlined key priorities for India as it navigates a transforming global landscape:
• Enhanced Partnerships: India’s growing stakes and responsibilities on the global stage demand more significant collaborations.
• Global Transformation: Responding to economic shifts cannot be a solely national endeavor; deeper international partnerships are essential.
• Strategic Alliances: Amid a challenging global environment, stronger partnerships are critical to address shared challenges.
• India’s Appeal: Greater capabilities, innovative talent, and skills increase India’s attractiveness as a global partner.
• Neighborhood Dynamics: Departures from natural collaboration in the region carry costs and raise viability concerns, a reality now more widely recognized.
• Digital Era Compulsions: The digital age necessitates forging trusted and secure partnerships.
• Economic Security: Policymakers must apply national security filters to economic decisions, including foreign investments, to safeguard interests.
• Connectivity Goals: Global interest in developing alternative and redundant connectivity routes is rising.
• Demographic Advantage: India’s demographic strengths could make “In-source from India” a new global trend.
Dr. Jaishankar underscored the importance of unified efforts by Team India abroad, stating, “The world’s image of us is shaped by actual experiences. Diplomacy and business must work hand-in-hand to derive maximum value from these opportunities.”
He concluded by reaffirming India’s commitment to leveraging its capabilities and partnerships to shape a resilient and collaborative global future.