In an interview with the UK’s Financial Times newspaper, Modi justified his government’s approach to the Asian country’s traditional policy of non-alignment with respect to relations with other nations.
He asserted that this allows India to interact internationally in a way of mutual interests and recognizes the complexities of contemporary geopolitics.
Questioned about ties with the United States, the Indian Prime Minister stressed that the ties between New Delhi and Washington are now broader in engagement, deeper in understanding and warmer in friendship than ever before.
In this regard, he referred to the potential for Industrial defense cooperation between the two nations, and projects such as General Electric’s fighter jet engine manufacturing and the Artemis Agreement in the space sector.
He also discussed India’s active role on the global stage, including the organization of the Voice of the Global South Summit and the successful promotion of the African Union’s admission as a permanent member of the Group of 20 in September.
He also spoke about India’s response to Israel’s aggression against the Palestinians and reaffirmed New Delhi’s position in favor of a two-state solution and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
While refraining from directly criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, Modi reiterated India’s commitment to promoting peace in the region and its rejection of civilian deaths in conflicts.
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