Singapore: Leading Prime Minister Modivisit SingaporeExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the significant developments in India’s relations with the Gulf countries over the past decade.
Jaishankar also said that unlike previous governments, the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government have expanded to include investment, technology, security and connectivity in the Gulf countries.
In an interview with Singapore’s Straits Times, Jaishankar addressed the issue of the perception that India’s main focus in its neighborhood is now the Gulf, not the Gulf. ASEAN“I wouldn’t take an either/or approach,” he said. “Of course, India’s relations with the Gulf states have really taken off in the last decade. Earlier governments used to look at them more narrowly in terms of trade, energy and diaspora. .
Jaishankar also pointed out that India believes that the contribution of the Indian community is more recognized in the Gulf region. “We do think that the contribution of our communities is more strongly recognized (in the Gulf). Today, both economic and demographic complementarities play a greater role. But because of that, I would not draw any conclusions about ASEAN .
The External Affairs Minister further said that as the fifth largest economy, India is bound to engage in multi-faceted engagement. “The fact is that India, as the most populous country and currently the fifth largest economy, is bound to engage in multi-faceted engagement. The world is not a zero-sum game for us,” he said.
Jaishankar also expressed his views action policy and stressed that Singapore could play a central role. “And the sustainability is obvious.”
“The ‘Act East’ policy is undoubtedly very positive for many reasons. Southeast Asia itself has a lot of untapped potential. Its demographics and growth prospects make it a long-term partner,” Jaishankar said.
Citing an example, Jaishankar added: “Imagine the changes that can be brought about by the completion of the Trilateral Highway (planned to connect India, Myanmar and Thailand). This is also an indispensable relationship in India’s Indo-Pacific engagement. “Predict a bright future with confidence. “
It is worth noting that the “Act East Policy” focuses on the areas surrounding the Indo-Pacific region with ASEAN as its core. The goal of the “Act East Policy” is to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties, and develop strategic relations with countries in the Indo-Pacific region through continued engagement at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels, thereby enhancing connectivity in the broadest sense, including political, Interconnection in economic, financial and other fields.
Meanwhile, Jaishankar also shared a post about the interview on his Interview by straits_times.
Prime Minister Modi confirmed ahead of his visit that discussions would deepen India’s strategic partnership with Singapore.
“I look forward to deepening our strategic partnership with Singapore through discussions, especially in emerging areas such as advanced manufacturing, digitalization and sustainable development,” Prime Minister Modi said.
He also said that both Brunei and Singapore are important partners in India’s “Act East Policy” and “Indo-Pacific Vision”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brunei today for a two-day visit. Afterwards, he will visit Singapore on September 5.
Jaishankar also said that unlike previous governments, the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government have expanded to include investment, technology, security and connectivity in the Gulf countries.
In an interview with Singapore’s Straits Times, Jaishankar addressed the issue of the perception that India’s main focus in its neighborhood is now the Gulf, not the Gulf. ASEAN“I wouldn’t take an either/or approach,” he said. “Of course, India’s relations with the Gulf states have really taken off in the last decade. Earlier governments used to look at them more narrowly in terms of trade, energy and diaspora. .
Jaishankar also pointed out that India believes that the contribution of the Indian community is more recognized in the Gulf region. “We do think that the contribution of our communities is more strongly recognized (in the Gulf). Today, both economic and demographic complementarities play a greater role. But because of that, I would not draw any conclusions about ASEAN .
The External Affairs Minister further said that as the fifth largest economy, India is bound to engage in multi-faceted engagement. “The fact is that India, as the most populous country and currently the fifth largest economy, is bound to engage in multi-faceted engagement. The world is not a zero-sum game for us,” he said.
Jaishankar also expressed his views action policy and stressed that Singapore could play a central role. “And the sustainability is obvious.”
“The ‘Act East’ policy is undoubtedly very positive for many reasons. Southeast Asia itself has a lot of untapped potential. Its demographics and growth prospects make it a long-term partner,” Jaishankar said.
Citing an example, Jaishankar added: “Imagine the changes that can be brought about by the completion of the Trilateral Highway (planned to connect India, Myanmar and Thailand). This is also an indispensable relationship in India’s Indo-Pacific engagement. “Predict a bright future with confidence. “
It is worth noting that the “Act East Policy” focuses on the areas surrounding the Indo-Pacific region with ASEAN as its core. The goal of the “Act East Policy” is to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties, and develop strategic relations with countries in the Indo-Pacific region through continued engagement at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels, thereby enhancing connectivity in the broadest sense, including political, Interconnection in economic, financial and other fields.
Meanwhile, Jaishankar also shared a post about the interview on his Interview by straits_times.
Prime Minister Modi confirmed ahead of his visit that discussions would deepen India’s strategic partnership with Singapore.
“I look forward to deepening our strategic partnership with Singapore through discussions, especially in emerging areas such as advanced manufacturing, digitalization and sustainable development,” Prime Minister Modi said.
He also said that both Brunei and Singapore are important partners in India’s “Act East Policy” and “Indo-Pacific Vision”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brunei today for a two-day visit. Afterwards, he will visit Singapore on September 5.
