India’s People-Centric Policies Build Global Trust: S. Jaishankar at Mumbai Economic Summit

Mumbai : Amidst a world grappling with unprecedented geopolitical shifts, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar asserted that India’s rise as a resilient global power is fueled by its "people-centric" domestic policies. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation Conference in Mumbai, the Minister highlighted that India’s strategic depth and reliability make it an indispensable partner in a volatile era.

Navigating a Weaponized World
Addressing delegates from both developed and developing nations, Dr. Jaishankar warned that global assets—including production, finance, and market access—are increasingly being "weaponized."

Geopolitical Volatility: He described the current era as perhaps the most turbulent in living memory, characterized by the collapse of old systems and the rise of long-term uncertainty.

Economic Nationalism: With many nations tightening export controls and misusing market power, India has chosen a path of deeper global integration, evidenced by its recent flurry of landmark trade agreements.

• Strength Through National Capacity
  The Minister outlined India’s twofold strategy to counter global instability:
• Enhancing National Capability: Scaling up domestic production and infrastructure to face growth challenges head-on.
• Strategic De-risking: Diversifying trade and building robust supply chains to protect against short-term and long-term shocks.

A Reliable Global Partner
Following the session, which featured Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dr. Jaishankar took to 'X' (formerly Twitter) to reiterate that India’s governance—defined by pragmatism and public welfare—positions the nation as a "trusted partner" in the international community.

The conference, running from February 17–19, serves as a critical platform for high-level brainstorming on geo-economics, trade diplomacy, and investment strategies in the post-pandemic landscape.