Berlin: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on April 22, Wednesday said that India has consistently maintained a balanced diplomatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while leaving open the possibility of a greater Indian role in resolving global conflict, including the West Asia crisis. Adressing an Indian community event held at the Indian Embassy in Berlin, Singh said India has made efforts toward peace but stressed that outcomes depend on timing and global conditions. He also appreciated the potential of the Indian diplomacy due to which, multiple Indian ships were able to pass through the conflict ridden Strait of Hormuz.
“India has tried. But everything has its time. It is possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success as well. We cannot rule out this possibility. The Prime Minister has appealed to both sides to end the war. Our Prime Minister has a very balanced approach to diplomatic matters”, he said, mentioning the role of the Prime Minister in ending geopolitical conflicts. He further noted that the Prime Minister has personally engaged with leaders of countries involved in major conflicts to encourage dialogue and peaceful resolution.
“When he (PM Modi) met Russian President Putin and the Ukrainian President, he discussed this. Even when he met Trump, he also discussed and said that a solution should be found”, he added. Defence Minister also highlighted India’s positioning in geopolitics, pointing to its perceived neutrality and engagement with multiple sides. He appreciated India’s diplomacy, which helped Indian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. “The way India is moving, you must have seen that in the Strait of Hormuz, no ship from any country was able to pass through. If anyone managed to pass through their 7-8 ships, then it was India. It is not that the US considers India as its enemy or Iran considers India as its enemy. No, this is a very balanced approach of India”, he added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a bilateral visit to Germany from April 21 to 23 to boost defence ties and fortify national security across the realam. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral strategic relations, with discussions expected to focus on defence industrial cooperation, emerging technologies and enhanced military collaboration between India and Germany.
(With Inputs from ANI)
