{"id":253748,"date":"2025-03-07T07:27:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/trumps-america-first-policy-is-good-for-india-eam-s-jaishankar\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T07:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:27:07","slug":"trumps-america-first-policy-is-good-for-india-eam-s-jaishankar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/trumps-america-first-policy-is-good-for-india-eam-s-jaishankar\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump’s America first policy is good for India: EAM S Jaishankar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The world is becoming increasingly multipolar, with different centres of power emerging, and that suits India just fine, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar<\/a> during a discussion at Chatham House<\/a> in London. The shift, largely driven by US President Donald Trump<\/a>\u2019s foreign policy, is helping reshape global alliances.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I were to look at the big priorities of this president, many of them work for us,\u201d Jaishankar stated. \u201cHe seems to be committed to keeping energy prices reasonably affordable and stable\u2014we welcome that. He is putting a lot of emphasis on tech and on the use of tech as a game changer in global politics. That offers a lot of possibilities for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jaishankar noted that the US administration under Trump is actively moving towards multipolarity, a shift that aligns with India\u2019s vision for the future. \u201cWe see a president and an administration moving towards multipolarity, and that is something which suits India.\u201d<\/p>\n

India and the US: A Relationship Built on Shared Interests<\/h2>\n

Unlike some nations that have had a complicated history with the US, India has maintained a steady and constructive relationship with Washington. Jaishankar explained that this has allowed both nations to focus on shared priorities. \u201cWe have never had any issues with American presidents, at least in recent times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

One of the key aspects of this relationship is the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue<\/a> (Quad), comprising the US, India, Australia, and Japan. The grouping, which focuses on regional security and economic cooperation, is seen as a stabilising force in the Indo-Pacific. \u201cEach Quad member is paying its fair share\u2014there are no free riders involved,\u201d Jaishankar noted, stressing the commitment of all members to a balanced and responsible partnership.<\/p>\n

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India\u2019s Take on the US Dollar\u2019s Dominance<\/h2>\n

While some countries are pushing for alternatives to the dollar as a reserve currency, Jaishankar made it clear that India has no such agenda. \u201cJust because there is multipolarity, it doesn\u2019t have to translate into currency multipolarity,\u201d he explained. \u201cThere is no policy on our part to replace the dollar. The dollar, as the reserve currency, is the source of international economic stability, and we want more economic stability, not less.\u201dDismissing the assumption that BRICS nations are united in challenging the dollar\u2019s dominance, he said, \u201cThe idea that there is a united BRICS position against the dollar is not borne out by facts. We have no interest in undermining the dollar. On the contrary, a lot of problems in our region are due to the lack of availability of the dollar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tech, Trade, and the Road Ahead<\/h2>\n

Jaishankar highlighted how India benefits from the Trump administration\u2019s push for technological innovation. \u201cThe emphasis on technology as a game-changer in global politics offers India great possibilities,\u201d he said, pointing to the country\u2019s growing digital infrastructure and tech-driven growth.<\/p>\n

On the trade front, he revealed that Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal<\/a> is currently in Washington, discussing a bilateral trade pact with US officials. This follows earlier talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump at the White House. \u201cWe had a very open conversation about tariffs, and the result of that conversation was that we agreed on the need for a bilateral trade agreement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In the UK, Jaishankar expressed \u201ccautious optimism\u201d over the ongoing India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. \u201cIt\u2019s a very complicated process. So, given the complexity, it\u2019s natural that it would take time,\u201d he said, but noted that discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds had been productive. \u201cI got a consistent message that the British side is also interested in moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Role in Global Conflicts<\/h2>\n

Jaishankar also addressed India\u2019s diplomatic role in major global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war. He reiterated India\u2019s position as a mediator and a nation open to dialogue. \u201cWe have been one of the few countries regularly talking to both Moscow and Kyiv at various levels. Wherever there\u2019s been a sense that India can do something, we have always been open-minded about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

On China, he acknowledged progress in relations since October 2024, including the reopening of the Mount Kailash pilgrimage route in Tibet. \u201cWe have a very, very unique relationship with China as the only two billion-plus populated countries in the world\u2026 We want a relationship where our interests are respected, sensitivities are recognised, and it works for both of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Human Rights Record and Minority Rights<\/h2>\n

The discussion at Chatham House also touched on India\u2019s human rights record, a topic that has drawn criticism from sections of the Western press. Jaishankar defended India\u2019s track record, asserting that the country has a robust democracy with a broadening representation across all sections of society. \u201cWe have been, for political reasons, at the receiving end of a lot of expressions and sometimes even campaigns on human rights. We listen to it. We are not perfect, but I would argue that if one looks around the world, we have a very strong human rights record.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked about concerns raised in British media and parts of the UK government about minority rights, he dismissed the notion that certain groups feel alienated. \u201cI am a Tamil, and I feel perfectly comfortable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Jaishankar criticised the politics behind some of these concerns, saying, \u201cThere is a certain politics prevalent in some parts of the world, very driven by a kind of vote-bank consideration, driven by creating identity lobbies, actually pandering to them and stoking a certain attitude. That kind of tokenism is very disruptive politics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kashmir: The Way Forward<\/h2>\n

Addressing a question on Kashmir, Jaishankar reiterated India\u2019s stance that the abrogation of Article 370 was only the first step in a broader plan for stability. \u201cRemoving Article 370 was step number one, restoring growth and economic activity and social justice in Kashmir was step number two, and holding elections with a very high turnout was step number three.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, he emphasised that a lasting resolution could only come when Pakistan vacates its occupation of parts of Kashmir. \u201cI think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part of Kashmir which is under illegal Pakistani occupation. When that is done, I assure you, Kashmir will be solved.\u201d
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