"India Rose To The Occasion": EAM Recalls How Vaccine Maitri Saved The Global South

Speaking in Suriname, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a scathing critique of global vaccine hoarding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without naming names, EAM pointed out how one wealthy nation stockpiled enough vaccines to cover its population eight times over, while developing countries struggled. He contrasted this "selfish" diplomacy with India’s Vaccine Maitri initiative, highlighting how India balanced its national interests with a commitment to the global good. Jaishankar’s message is clear: true partnership is measured by actions during a crisis, not just words.