"I present my country to the world as my country is, and myself, as I am" - Namo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is presenting India as it is. He also said that he is presenting himself as he is. In an interview to The Wall Street Journal, PM Modi said that there is an unprecedented trust between the leaders of the U.S. and India. "There is an unprecedented trust between the leaders of the U.S. and India," PM Modi told The Wall Street Journal. He also said that disputes should be resolved with “diplomacy and dialogue,” not war and India is on the side of peace.
"All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries. Disputes should be resolved with “diplomacy and dialogue,” not war...Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace," PM Modi said. "The world has full confidence that India’s topmost priority is peace," he added.
PM Modi said he is the 'first prime minister' to be born in free India, "And that's why my thought process, my conduct, what I say and do, is inspired and influenced by my country's attributes and traditions. I derive my strength from it".
There is unprecedented trust between the leaders of the US and India. "India deserves a much higher, deeper and wider profile and a role .....We do not see India as supplanting any country. We see this process as India gaining its rightful position in the world," the Prime Minister asserted.
The world today is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. To create resilience, there should be more diversification in supply chains, he said.
"For normal bilateral ties with China, peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential," Mr. Modi told the paper.
"We have a core belief in respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, observing the rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes. At the same time, India is fully prepared and committed to protect its sovereignty and dignity."
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