“Our primary focus regarding China will be to find a solution for the border issues. India has repeatedly faced border tensions with China, which escalated significantly in 2020 during the Galwan Valley clashes. Both diplomatic and military efforts will be pursued for a resolution,” said Jaishankar.
Addressing the issue of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, Jaishankar emphasized India’s firm stance on the matter. “We are committed to resolving the issue of long-standing cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. India has consistently maintained that it will not tolerate terrorism and cannot overlook it to improve relations with Pakistan. It is Islamabad's responsibility to create an environment free of terror, hostility, and violence.”
Jaishankar, a key BJP leader who directed India’s diplomatic strategies during Modi’s second term, resumed his duties as External Affairs Minister at the Ministry of External Affairs in South Block on Tuesday.
He also expressed confidence in India's quest to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) within the next five years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Highlighting India’s growing influence on the global stage, Jaishankar said, “I am fully confident that under PM Modi's leadership, the foreign policy of Modi 3.0 will be very successful. The influence of India has been steadily growing, not just in terms of our own perception but also in how other countries view us.”
“They feel that India is truly their friend and have observed that in times of crisis, if there is one country that stands with the Global South, it is India. When we advocated for the African Union's membership during our G20 presidency, the world trusted us, and our responsibilities are also increasing,” he added.
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