New Delhi:
In an extensive interview with NDTV editor-in-chief Sanjay Pugalia, Secretary of State Dr. S. Jaishankar India’s position in the global order, its role in addressing global challenges and how the country has emerged as a voice of the Global South.
Here are key quotes from the interview
“The world in 2023 is much more complicated than it has been for a long time due to the pandemic and ongoing conflict. Who can take a step forward in such a situation and find a middle ground? There are east-west and north-south areas. division. Who can bridge this? This country should not be neutral, but also command respect and have something to show the world. That country happens to be India.”
“India has found a solution to the global wheat crisis. Our attempt is to find simple solutions to complicated problems. If we can deliver this message through the G20 summit, I would say we have succeeded.”
“Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) wanted to bring the G20 to the country and not limit it to conference halls and Delhi. If millet production can be increased, you increase nutrition and reduce the impact on the climate. We strive for public involvement. is our collective responsibility, this is the message. The G20 is about Food-Energy-Climate. Unless we change our daily lifestyle and make climate-friendly changes, nothing will change.”
“I agree that people who preach don’t practice it. What we need to do is show the world with our actions. We need to debate in the debate forums. But we need to embarrass people when they to retreat.” of promises made (in talking shops). As the voice of the Global South, it is our responsibility.’
“We went to 125 countries and asked them about G20 issues. The climate problem is getting worse. This is not another department. Climate disasters are a regular occurrence and have become a major economic disruptor. If supply chains are disrupted by climate change, your entire economy will be at risk.”
“The Global South knows they are the Global South. Because the Global South is ultimately a reflection of development, income and history, and is a place in the heart. Anyone can say that we are the Global South. But do you behave like that?”
“The Global South are the ones who, regardless of their limited resources, will do something for other countries because we feel like we are all part of a family and their problem is our problem.”
“When I travel countries, I notice that many countries have started talking to us in recent years. When they see the efficiency and scope of our plans, they see them as inspiration and feel that this can be repeated and implemented. “
“We are an example; we give motivation and solidarity, a new method to solve old problems. Our results are commensurate with those of the developed world.”
“China has issued such maps in the past where they have claimed areas that are not theirs. Issuing a card means nothing. These areas are very much part of India. We are very clear about our territories. By making absurd claims, the territory of others does not become yours.’
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