The reasoning behind this push is simple; firstly, the Arab world and the Middle East's strategic and economic importance cannot be ignored, and secondly, India, which is increasingly being recognized as a global leader, cannot be exclusionary in its outlook and approach.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin and agreed to continue work towards implementing the India-Russia strategic partnership.
"A good meeting with Deputy Prime Minister @bimanprasad of @FijiGovernment today. Discussed #IndiaFiji historical people-to-people ties, our development cooperation, and collaboration at multilateral forums. Also exchanged views on Indo-Pacific," Jaishankar said in a tweet.
"Spoke with PM @netanyahu and discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted India-Israel friendship, deepen our focus on innovation partnership, and our ongoing cooperation in defense and security," Prime Minister Modi tweeted on Wednesday.
The Government of India has allocated Rs 2,400 crore for Bhutan, a slight increase compared to last year of Rs 2,266 crore. It received the largest share of the amount that the Budget allocated for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) under "Grants and Loans to Foreign Governments".
According to The Hong Kong Post, if China does not work toward repairing the relations, the episode may even endanger the meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping that is being planned in Indonesia this November.
Prasad is on a five-day visit to India and is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister A Jaishankar and Minister of State for External Affairs Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh today in New Delhi.
Hifzur Rehman, currently serving as the Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Chad.