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In his recent address to Japanese partners, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the remarkable scale and intensity of India’s ongoing transformation, highlighting the nation’s burgeoning infrastructure, educational advancements, and economic prowess. His remarks, delivered on Monday, aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of India’s dynamic progress and its potential as a significant global partner.
Dr. Jaishankar emphasized the dramatic infrastructural developments India has achieved over the past decade. “”Furthermore, we construct 28 kilometers of highways each day and lay eight kilometers of railway tracks daily.”Highlighting the expansion in education and skills, Dr. Jaishankar pointed out that the number of educational institutions in India has doubled in the last ten years.
This substantial growth has fostered a robust environment for technological and economic advancements. “It is no accident that there are now 1,600 global capability centers across India, generating exports of more than $100 billion every year,” he said, underscoring India’s role as an attractive and capable economic partner.
Dr. Jaishankar emphasized that India’s aspirations extend beyond conventional growth. “In areas like semiconductors, electric vehicles, space, drones, and green energy, India is actively seeking to leapfrog,” he stated. “India has the ambitions and increasingly the ability to become a global partner for many advanced economies.”
The minister’s address highlighting India’s commitment to fostering strong international partnerships, particularly with Japan. He stressed the importance of Japanese partners appreciating the rapid changes occurring in India, which enhance the nation’s attractiveness as an economic collaborator.
“We are not just a more attractive economic partner but also a more capable one,” Dr. Jaishankar concluded, inviting Japanese investors and stakeholders to participate in India’s growth story and explore the vast opportunities presented by its evolving landscape.