Jaishankar said that there is a connection between US President Donald Trump's agenda- MAGA (Make America Great Again) and technology, which has been clear now.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit on Friday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will address the Summit later in the day.
He spoke about the profound changes being made in the international system, the implications for Global South and India's role in furthering its voice.
Jaishankar also underscored the significance of cultural exchange and discussed India's growing confidence in expressing its identity and reviving its rich cultural heritage, from languages gaining "classical status" to the global recognition of Yoga and Ayurveda.
During his visit, he will meet Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, according to media advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). He will call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 12. He will depart from New Delhi on April 12.
The inaugural session of the Summit would begin with address by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The GTS is India's flagship dialogue on geo-technology, co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Carnegie India.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday addressed the ongoing trade discussions with the United States, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighting the efforts towards a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Jaishankar and Rubio held a telephonic conversation and discussed several issues, including regional developments, international developments and importance of early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on Wedn
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed concerns about radicalizing tendencies, attacks on minorities, and inflammatory rhetoric in Bangladesh, stating that India has been open about sharing these concerns.
Jaishankar said that India and China are now discussing collateral issues related to COVID-19, direct flights and resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.