MEA S Jaishankar assumes second term of office, calling for India to “find solutions” for border issues with China and Pakistan’s

The union minister  S Jaishankar spoke about India’s global presence and perception, saying, “They feel that India is truly their friend and they have seen that in times of crisis, if there is one country that stands with the Global South, it is India.

India will concentrate on finding solution to the continuing issues with China and Pakistan’s “years of cross-border terrorism।” While commencing his second consecutive term in the NDA government led by the BJP on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced

When it comes to China, our emphasis will be on finding a solution for the ongoing border issues continue to persist. We would like to find a solution to the longstanding issue of cross-border terrorism with Pakistan… Before signing in as the Union minister in the national capital, he spoke to reporters and said, “How do we find a solution so that…that cannot be the policy..”

Union Minister said that India’s foreign policy has been guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Bharat First” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.” He said, “Together, we are very confident it will position us as “Vishwa Bandhu” Additionally, he expressed his confidence that the “foreign policy of Modi 3.0 will be very successful” under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership।

Speaking on India’s place in the globe, he stated, “Our country, which is in a very turbulent, divided world… a world of conflicts and tensions… it would actually position us as a country which is trusted by many, whose reputation and influence will grow, and whose interests will be advanced.”

Regarding perception and influence on a global scale, the MEA stated, that since 2019: “India’s influence has been steadily growing for us.” not only in terms of our own view, but also in terms of what other nations believe. They consider India to be a true friend, and they have observed that if any nation stands with the Global South during difficult times, it is India.

He stated that while there are various facets to India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the country’s global profile will “definitely increase” under the current administration. There is a global sentiment that India ought to be seated on the UNSC, Jaishankar stated earlier this year during his second term, “but the country will have to work harder this time for it.”

A government being elected three times in a row is a huge deal in any country, but especially in a democracy. Thus, the world will undoubtedly believe that India enjoys great political stability today. The issues and relations with China and Pakistan are distinct, he continued, as are the two nations’ respective situations.

It is a great honor to be entrusted with the Ministry of External Affairs’ leadership yet again. “This ministry performed exceptionally well in the last term,” he stated in reference to keeping the portfolio for a second time.