Foreign policy that positioned Bharat as a Vishwabandhu, EAM looks back at 2024

ANI January 2, 2025 340 views

Dr. S Jaishankar just wrapped up an incredible year of diplomatic achievements for India, positioning the country as a true global friend. He emphasized the importance of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', highlighting India's commitment to international cooperation and mutual understanding. The External Affairs Minister reflected on key engagements, including meetings with global leaders and the Quad's 20th-anniversary milestone. His approach showcases India's evolving role on the world stage, balancing strategic partnerships with a philosophy of global unity.

"2024 saw a foreign policy that positioned Bharat as a Vishwabandhu" - Dr. S Jaishankar
New Delhi, January 2: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the foreign policy in 2024 positioned itself as 'Vishwabandhu' or friend to the world.

Key Points

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India's diplomatic engagement strengthens global partnerships

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Quad marks 20 years of regional cooperation

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Foreign policy embraces 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' philosophy

Jaishankar hoped that the new year be a steadfast commitment to 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the world is one family.

In a post on X, he said, "2024 saw a foreign policy that positioned Bharat as a Vishwabandhu. Here's to another year of new opportunities, deepening partnerships and a steadfast commitment to Bharat First and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam!"

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1874431530472464869

In his post EAM Jaishankar included several meetings, addresses and his swearing-in after Lok Sabha elections. This included his meeting with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, his address at the Doha Forum and the Quad summit.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in his first diplomatic engagement this year.

Jaishankar said Al Thani and he reviewed their bilateral cooperation.

In a post on X, he said, "Delighted to meet PM and FM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha today. My first diplomatic engagement in 2025. A productive review of our bilateral cooperation. Also a wide-ranging discussion on recent regional and global developments."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1874436378853028160

On December 31, EAM Jaishankar marked the 20th anniversary of the Quad, emphasising its progress from providing a "shared response" to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami into a "vital force stability, progress and prosperity" in the Indo-Pacific region.

He further reaffirmed India's commitment, alongside Australia, Japan, and the United States, to addressing the region's needs.

Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Two decades ago, the idea of Quad began with a shared response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. Today, the Quad stands as a vital force for stability, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1873983405618090222

"On its 20th anniversary, I join @SenatorWong, FM Takeshi Iwaya and @SecBlinken in reaffirming our commitment to addressing the region's needs together," the post added.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Love seeing India taking a leadership role on the global stage! The Vishwabandhu approach is exactly what the world needs right now. 🇮🇳✨
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope this "friend to the world" policy doesn't come at the cost of our national interests. The Quad partnership seems promising though.
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Ananya M.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is such a beautiful philosophy! More countries should adopt this worldview. Proud of our foreign policy direction this year.
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Sanjay P.
The meeting with Qatar's leadership is particularly interesting given our energy needs. Smart diplomacy at work!
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Meera J.
I just hope all these diplomatic engagements translate to tangible benefits for common citizens. The Quad anniversary is impressive - 20 years is a long time in international relations!

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