EAM Jaishankar On US-India Ties As World Moves Towards A More Multipolar Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke about the changing dynamic between India, the US and other major powers as the world moves towards greater multipolarity. He said countries are increasingly keeping their options open and dealing with multiple partners based on their own interests. Referring to India, Jaishankar noted that the earlier expectation of focusing relationships on one major power is giving way to a more open global environment. He also discussed the erosion of economic and trade rules, saying non-market practices have weakened earlier assumptions. Jaishankar’s remarks highlight how India is navigating a world where strategic choices and one-to-one deals are becoming increasingly important.