External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized on Tuesday that India is prepared to work with any future president of the United States, regardless of who is elected. While discussing the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, Jaishankar expressed confidence in India’s ability to collaborate with the American administration, regardless of the election outcome.
Speaking at the launch of Indiaspora’s Impact report in New Delhi, Jaishankar noted, “Generally, we refrain from commenting on other countries’ elections, as we hope others would do the same with ours. The American system will deliver its verdict, and we are confident that we can work with whoever assumes the presidency of the United States, as has been the case for over 20 years.”
Addressing broader global issues, Jaishankar remarked on the challenging times the world is currently facing, highlighting ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. He expressed that he is typically optimistic and tends to focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems. However, he also acknowledged that we are currently facing an exceptionally challenging time.
Jaishankar offered a grim outlook for the next five years, pointing to the situations in the Middle East, Ukraine, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, as well as the lingering effects of COVID-19. “While some have emerged from the pandemic, many parts of the world are still grappling with its impacts,” he observed.
He also underscored the economic difficulties being faced globally, noting that many countries are struggling with trade disruptions, foreign exchange shortages, and other economic challenges. “The economic challenges are causing more and more countries to struggle, making trade difficult and leading to various disruptions,” Jaishankar said.
In addition, Jaishankar highlighted the disruptive consequences of climate events worldwide. He pointed out that climate-related issues, such as those in the Red Sea, are no longer just news but are causing significant global disruptions, rendering entire regions and countries dysfunctional.
