Address given to officers and students at the National Defence College in New Delhi.
Stressed integrated policymaking and international cooperation on security challenges.
Identified priorities: protect sovereignty, preserve democratic character, advance strategic objectives, support growth, and promote global peace.
Encouraged collaboration with the Global South on technology, trade, education and anti‑corruption efforts.
He described India’s aim to be strong for self‑defence, not for domination, and highlighted values such as democracy, secularism and equality.
He pointed to cooperation on health, disaster relief, climate action and cyber security as examples of India’s “world is one family” philosophy.
He outlined five strategic priorities and invited future leaders to align long‑term goals with resources and shared development.
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