.@DrSJaishankar: You need to develop an operational matrix to respond to a changing world. In our case, especially since 2014-15, we have had greater clarity on how we engage the world—concentric circles, neighbourhood first, but also a conscious policy engaging the major powers.
.@DrSJaishankar: Self-reliant India is not just capable but also has the right mindset, and is willing to shoulder greater responsibilities.
.@DrSJaishankar: #India has a clear position on the #Ukraine conflict. It urges cessation of hostilities, return to dialogue, and stresses national sovereignty.
That's for Sergei Lavrov. I am prepared to offer an explanation for India's actions. I recognise that #Ukraineconflict is the dominant issue, not just in terms of principles & values but also regarding practical consequences: @DrSJaishankar on #Russia justifying #Ukraineinvasion
.@DrSJaishankar: When the #rulesbased order was under threat in #Asia, the advice from the #West was to "do more trade". At least, we are not offering that as advice to you. We have to find a way to return to diplomacy & to do that, the fighting must stop.
.@DrSJaishankar on India's role in Western #IndoPacific: We need to reclaim our history. Our ties & trade were disrupted in colonial times, but in a more globalised world, we should focus on how we aim to rebuild & interact with each other, rather than through intermediaries.
.@DrSJaishankar: We should aim to recreate the #IndianOcean community, look for solutions amongst and partner with each other instead of looking to countries far away.
.@DrSJaishankar: The #Indian & #PacificOceans have become much more seamless. It is increasingly untenable to see them in compartmentalised terms, which is part of a larger #geopolitical shift.
.@DrSJaishankar: When it comes to #climateaction, everyone needs to do their utmost. But we also need to ensure that the more vulnerable, less-resourced countries and societies are supported.
.@DrSJaishankar: #Ukraine is not a precedent for #China, such events have been underway in Asia for the past decade without Europe's attention. So, this is a wake-up call for #Europe to start looking at Asia.
.@DrSJaishankar: This is a part of the world with unsettled boundaries, #terrorism, and continuous challenges to the rules-based order. The rest of the world has to recognise that problems are not "going to happen," but that they are happening.
.@GeoffreyOnyeama: The #IndiaAfrica Forum Summit (#IAFS) process is aimed at developing a precise roadmap that responds to the priorities of #African countries. #India can share its technological know-how which will boost our substantial partnership.
.@LynnKuok: The #US has put working towards a common cause with its closest allies at the centre of advancing its national interest. The strength of the US as well as its partners matter.
.@carlbildt: If you look at the handling of the #Russia crisis, we are flying together. We are closer than in the past, covering all aspects of #security. There is a significant strengthening of #NATO and #transatlantic aspects of security.
.@RVlahutin: We have gone through multiple crises in the last few years—but they have served as great catalysers. We have seen how the #EU is shaping its response to these crises, and the EU is now at a moment of reckoning. #Raisina2022
.@RVlahutin: Infrastructure is a strategic tool & we have to treat it like that. Connectivity is not just primarily about things like railways, but it is also about the system of values underpinned by transparency, stability & the ability to make sovereign choices
With #Raisina2022 in full swing, @orfonline is delighted to announce the #RaisinaEdit— a selection of commentaries that unpack, interpret, & problematise contemporary global developments.
A key reason for the growth of the passion #economy is that it offers alternative ways of making money, innovative paths toward professional fulfilment & unprecedented career opportunities, writes @utkarsh_amitabhor-f.org/103498
Kwati Candith Mashego-Dlamini: In #SouthAfrica, we have space for #women & struggle side by side with men. #Women need to be seen as individuals. Empowerment of women is not a side agenda, but we need to focus on how we can help them have their own space & strength. #Raisina2022
.@ctgchatter: We require political will, affirmative action, and policy changes to empower #women. I believe, empowered women, empower women.