India has the world’s largest population and a four‑trillion‑dollar economy.
The minister argues India should be seen as a power in the middle, not just a middle power.
He stresses the need for independent policies and fair agreements with other nations.
He warns that rare earth minerals and financial tools can be used as pressure points in international relations.
He emphasized that India wants to set independent policies and create partnerships based on mutual interests.
Jaishankar highlighted the importance of economic interdependence and warned about the weaponisation of strategic resources and financial systems, describing them as ‘choke points’.
He urged a positive outlook on the changing global order, focusing on cooperation and shared development.
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