India has come through solidly from recent global shocks that tested its resilience: Jaishankar
The Hindu
Jaishankar highlights India's resilience amid global shocks, emphasizing the need for robust capabilities in an unpredictable environment.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday (April 4, 2026) said India has come through solidly from global shocks that recently tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur, Mr. Jaishankar emphasised that India has managed both domestic and external challenges fairly successfully.
He observed that the impact of conflicts on even distant societies has been profound, which is a testimony to the extent of globalisation.
"No one can dispute that multiple global shocks have recently tested our resilience and that India has come through them solidly," Mr. Jaishankar added.
The crisis in West Asia, which began in February after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, has impacted global fuel supply and triggered a shortage of hydrocarbons.
Mr. Jaishankar stressed that there is no getting away from building robust national capabilities, which he noted is the most effective way for de-risking and developing leverage.
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