India Aims to be 'Vishwamitra' in a Multipolar World, Says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlines India's strategy to build global friendships while respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Jaishankar emphasized that in a multipolar world, friendships are no longer exclusive, and India seeks to be a global friend.
He highlighted India's positioning as a 'Vishwamitra', aiming to cultivate relationships with numerous countries.
The minister noted that cultural and historical factors, as well as India's non-dogmatic nature, contribute to its global engagement.
Jaishankar credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for transformations in India's international relations over the past decade.
The QUAD partnership with the US, Japan, and Australia is cited as an example of overcoming historical hesitations.