Friendships No Longer Exclusive In Multipolar World, Says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday (November 2, 2024) that friendships are "not exclusive", particularly in a multi-polar world.

In his address at a book launch in New Delhi, the Minister also said India is today positioning itself as a "Vishwamitra" and "we seek to be friends with as many as possible".

“This obviously generates goodwill and positivity towards India. It is reflected in the growing contribution the country makes to global good and in its closer engagement with the international community,” the External Affairs Minister said, adding that in some ways, this is “diplomacy 101”.