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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

'Indian diplomacy works 24/7 for nation': EAM Jaishankar shares foreign policy transformations in last 12 years

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shared key transformations in India's foreign policy and the Ministry of External Affairs, 12 years since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath.

He highlighted how strides had been made in the last twelve years through facilities such as fullest support to Indians abroad through Embassies, expanded use of the Indian Community Welfare Fund, creation of digital platforms for grievance redressal and feedback.

Jaishankar noted how there now stand 44 Embassies and Consulates to address the needs of Indians living and going abroad.

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"Indian diplomacy works 24/7 for the nation. Indians travel abroad today with greater confidence and a stronger sense of pride", he said on X.

Jaishankar recalled how India effectively responded to crisis situations, including through evacuations and listed Ukraine, Israel, Afghanistan and Sudan as some examples.

He underlined how Indians are now accessing the global workplace and becoming part of the global workforce, with 21 mobility partnerships to date.

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