Thread by @DrSJaishankar

A powerful and impactful address by PM @narendramodi to the UN General Assembly today. 12 big policy takeaways:

1. Representing the Mother of Democracy and based on his own experiences, PM affirms that democracy can deliver, democracy has delivered.

2. His governance vision is one where no one is left behind. Therefore, the pursuit of integrated and equitable development. The numbers PM shared speak for our Government’s record.

3. The impact of India’s development on global progress is evident. As PM noted, when India grows, the world grows; when India reforms, the world transforms.

4.A strong message of a foreign policy for global good. India’s importance as a responder and a contributor underlined.

5. Resumption of vaccine supplies to the world is one clear indicator in that regard.

6. Highlights the transformational role of technology in our daily lives. But equally, emphasized the significance of Technology with Democratic Values.

7. Diversified, resilient and expanded global value chains and production centers is in our collective interest.

8. Speaks of India’s strong record on climate action and its ambitious vision, including renewable energy goals and green hydrogen.

9. The ocean and its resources must be protected. This lifeline should be safeguarded from expansion and exclusion.

10. Cautions against regressive thinking and extremism. Using terrorism as a political tool will backfire on those practicing it.

11. On Afghanistan, must not allow use of its soil by terrorists. Nor should its predicament be taken advantage of by other states. The world has an obligation to its women, children and minorities.

12. The United Nations must enhance its effectiveness and reliability. There are questions on that count.