External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India can never allow other countries to have a veto over its choices and will not be afraid to “accommodate” what is right for its national and global interests. He said he would do anything.
In a video message to an event in Mumbai on Saturday, he said the impact will be truly profound as India becomes more deeply engraved in the world’s consciousness.
In a world facing unhealthy habits, stressful lifestyles, or repeated climate change, there is much to be gained from Indian traditions. But he said the world would know whether his countrymen were proud of it.
In the era of globalization, technology and tradition must move forward together, Jaishankar said.
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“Bharat will inevitably progress, but it must do so without losing Bharat. Only then can we emerge as a true leading nation in a multipolar world,” he said. said.
Mr. Jaishankar was awarded the 27th SIES Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati National Honor Award. The award emphasizes spiritualism and is awarded in four areas: public leadership, community leadership, human activities, science and technology, and social leadership.
The award is named after the late 68th seer of Kanchi Kamakoti, Peetham Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati.
The foreign minister did not attend the event but sent a video message.
“Independence should never be confused with neutrality. We will do whatever is right in our national and global interests without fear of conformity. “We can never allow ourselves to have a veto,” he said.
“For too long, we have been taught to visualize progress and modernity as tradition and a rejection of tradition,” Jaishankar says.
Perhaps this comes from an affinity for imported models, or perhaps from discomfort with unique practices. But now, he said, deeper democracy has given rise to more authentic voices and the country is rediscovering itself and rediscovering its character.
Jaishankar said India is an exceptional country because it is a civilized nation. He said such countries can only exert influence if they make the most of their cultural strengths on the world stage.
“To this end, it is essential that we, the younger generation, are fully aware of the value and importance of our heritage. This can be articulated at various levels, but most importantly, it is important to understand the impact at the societal level. It’s about giving,” he said.
Jaishankar said India is today at a critical juncture. On the other hand, the past decade has demonstrated that we have the ability, confidence and, most importantly, commitment to advance development across a wide range of sectors.
This research shows that long-standing problems such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of opportunity can indeed be addressed. Although it has established itself as an independent great power on the world stage, it remains committed to global interests, especially the well-being of the Global South, he said.
“But at the same time, the constraints and limitations that have plagued us for years remain. There are also views and ideologies that are more pessimistic and self-denigrating,” Jaishankar said. added.
