'Tweets make a difference': Jaishankar's veiled swipe at Trump
What's the story
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made indirect remarks on United States President Donald Trump, referring to recent policy changes that have affected India. Speaking at an Observer Research Foundation panel discussion in New York, he said, "A few months, weeks, and tweets make a difference." His comments were seen by many as a reference to the US imposing high tariffs on Indian imports and increasing fees for H-1B visa petitions.
Global impact
Jaishankar talks about de-risking economies
Jaishankar also spoke about how the world is becoming more unpredictable and volatile. "A few months ago, it was very clear the world was moving toward much greater unpredictability, volatility, uncertainty," he said. He stressed the importance of protecting national interests in this changing landscape. The minister also talked about the need to de-risk economies by "having more production centers, more resilient, redundant supply chains."
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S Jaishankar at the panel discussion
#WATCH | New York | During ORF panel discussion on ‘At The Heart of Development- Aid, Trade & Technology’ at the sidelines of UNGA80, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "A few months ago, it was very clear the world was moving towards much greater unpredictability, volatility,… pic.twitter.com/f5lNVSWfrR
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Diplomatic strategy
Need to become more resilient in diplomacy: Jaishankar
Jaishankar stressed the need to hedge against uncertainty and become more resilient in diplomacy and international relations. "We also have to protect ourselves against the uncertainty of market access," he said, adding, "The central proposition in diplomacy and international relations is how to de-risk, hedge, and become more resilient." He asserted that while the economic processes have become risky, it is imperative to protect national interests amid the global risks.