EAM Jaishankar says US has chosen to become 'lonelier power'
S Jaishankar stated that India aims to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has recently proposed ideas addressing issues like grain and energy exports to both nations. Jaishankar emphasized America's changing global position and the implications of China's rise on international relations. India is also facing domestic repercussions due to the ongoing…
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated during the Munich Leaders Meeting that the United States had deliberately chosen to become a "lonelier power". Jaishankar emphasized Russia's longstanding support for India and highlighted the strong relationship between the two nations. He also mentioned that India's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict had evolved beyond just advocating for dialogue, and India may now be considering mediation efforts.
Jaishankar noted that the current world order is marked by America's radical repositioning and China's rise. Both Russia and Ukraine have suggested that India had proposed ideas to end the conflict, but India has primarily focused on supporting global peace efforts through dialogue. Jaishankar hinted at India's potential proposal, suggesting that it would address immediate concerns such as grain and energy exports, as well as non-attack possibilities.
The minister further explained that India has been actively engaged in conversations with both Russia and Ukraine to promote diplomacy and an end to the conflict. In a previous visit to Ukraine, Jaishankar mentioned that India was exploring ideas for a cessation of hostilities. Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Modi offered valuable suggestions for peace, while Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha claimed that India had provided the broadest peace proposal among the four countries contacted, including the United States.
The shift in India's stance appears to be influenced by the domestic impact of the conflict, including shipping disruptions in the Black Sea and potential backlash from the US over India's continued Russian crude oil purchases. Jaishankar stated that the world today is witnessing a significant repositioning of the US, along with the rise of China.
He emphasized that the competition between the US and China extends beyond their bilateral relationship, as it has led to the weaponization of any leverage that countries possess.
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