New Delhi, Aug 30 \u2013 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed India\u2019s evolving foreign policy stance during the release of Ambassador Rajiv Sikri\u2019s new book, Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India\u2019s Foreign Policy, on Friday. Jaishankar made it clear that the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan has ended.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are past the era of continuous dialogue with Pakistan,\u201d Jaishankar stated. \u201cActions have consequences, and as far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, Article 370 is no longer a point of contention. The real question now is what kind of relationship we can envisage with Pakistan. Rajiv Sikri suggests in his book that India might be content with the current level of engagement. This could be true, or it might not be. We are not passive in this regard, and we will respond to events as they unfold, whether positively or negatively.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turning to Afghanistan, Jaishankar highlighted the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations, despite shifting geopolitical dynamics. \u201cThere is significant goodwill for India at a societal level in Afghanistan. However, we must not forget the fundamentals of statecraft. Our Afghan policy is informed by our clear-eyed understanding of our interests, not by outdated notions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Jaishankar emphasized the transformation in Afghanistan’s context with and without the presence of American forces. \u201cThe situation in Afghanistan with American forces is markedly different from that without their presence,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Regarding India\u2019s relationship with Bangladesh, Jaishankar emphasized a pragmatic approach. \u201cOur relationship with Bangladesh has seen ups and downs since its independence. We must work with the government in power and acknowledge that political changes can be disruptive. It is crucial to seek areas of mutual interest,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
On Myanmar, Jaishankar stressed the importance of the Northeast region in shaping India\u2019s approach. \u201cMyanmar presents both relevance and remoteness. The Northeast context is paramount here. We need to balance engagement between the Myanmar government and other stakeholders,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Jaishankar\u2019s remarks reflect a strategic reassessment of India\u2019s foreign policy in response to evolving regional dynamics and international relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New Delhi, Aug 30 \u2013 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed India\u2019s evolving foreign policy stance during the release of Ambassador Rajiv Sikri\u2019s new book, Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India\u2019s Foreign Policy, on Friday. Jaishankar made it clear that the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan has ended. \u201cWe are past the era of continuous dialogue […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35975,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n