India's ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases it as potential mediator in global conflicts: Ruchira Kamboj
The Hindu
“India has shown that it is possible to maintain friendly relations with countries having differing ideologies and governance models. This ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases India as a potential mediator in international conflicts,” she said at the conference attended by policy experts, students, economists and academicians.
India's strategic position enables it to engage with various power blocs constructively and its ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases the country as a potential mediator in international conflicts, the country's envoy to the UN has said.
"In an era marked by rapid changes and complex challenges, India emerges not just as a nation of immense diversity and cultural richness, but also as a key player on the international stage, embodying the principles of cooperation, peace and mutual respect,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said in New York.
Ms. Kamboj delivered a special address on the topic ‘India in the Emerging Global Order’ at the ‘India: The Next Decade’ conference hosted by the Deepak and Neera Raj Center at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs last week.
Ms. Kamboj said India’s ancient philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – the world is one family - positions the country uniquely as a mediator and conciliator in world affairs.
In recent years, the international community has witnessed India's proactive approach to fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse nations, she said in her prepared remarks.
“Moreover, India's strategic position, coupled with its non-aligned history, enables it to engage with various power blocs constructively," she said.
"India has shown that it is possible to maintain friendly relations with countries having differing ideologies and governance models. This ability to navigate complex diplomatic waters showcases India as a potential mediator in international conflicts,” she said at the conference attended by policy experts, students, economists and academicians.
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