We shouldn’t expect smooth sailing all time: Jaishankar on neighbourhood ties, volatility

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that India "should not expect smooth sailing" all the time when it comes to its ties with the neighbouring countries.

However, he asserted that New Delhi has tried to create a "collective interest" to build an inherent stability in relationships, irrespective of the regime.

At the end of the day, "the logic every one of our neighbours must realise" is that working with India will "give you benefits", and not working with India "has a cost", he said, without elaborating.