New Delhi: In his third term, PM Modi seems to be doing even better work on foreign policy (PM Modi foreign policy) . The central government is working on improving relations with other countries just like the last 10 years. The way PM Modi and the Foreign Minister have visited abroad in the last 100 days is the biggest example of this.
A witness to how the Modi government is proving to be a hit on the foreign front is that the Indian government has increased its interaction with many foreign leaders and has also signed many agreements. Recently, in the meeting of ASEAN countries, India had announced the Act-East policy and had also shown China its place.
There were many other occasions when the foreign policy of the Modi government appeared to be a hit...
When Mohammed Muizzu took a U-turn
It is the wonder of Modi government's diplomacy that Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu, who won the election on the slogan of 'India Out', had to take a U-turn. Muizzu, who recently came to India, praised PM Modi and India a lot.
Muizzu, who is considered close to China, even said that he will not support any country that affects India's interests and, as always, considers it his important partner.
Let us tell you that before the elections, Muizzu's love for China was visible and he had sent back 70 Indian soldiers from Maldives. However, later Muizzu's tone changed.
Sri Lanka showed its eyes to China
On the other hand, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is also working towards making India's foreign policy successful. Sri Lanka's attitude also changed during the meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar who was on a visit to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who has always been a China praiser, gave a piece of his mind to China. In the presence of Jaishankar, he said that he will not allow his land to be misused.
Reconciliation with Russia-Ukraine
PM Modi also visited Russia and Ukraine during his third term. He attended the 22nd India-Russia annual summit at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. Russian President Putin also awarded PM Modi with Russia's highest civilian honour 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle'. The PM called it an honour for 140 crore Indians.
While in Ukraine, Modi met President Volodymyr Zelensky and appealed for peace by finding a solution to the Russia-Ukraine war. During his visit to both countries, Putin had said that only Modi can play an important role in stopping this war. Let us tell you that India is playing the role of mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Meeting with Biden and Meloni
PM Modi's first visit after taking oath for the third term was to Italy. Attended the G7 leaders' outreach meeting in Italy at the invitation of Prime Minister Giordano Meloni.
The 50th G-7 summit was held in Apulia, Italy from 13 to 15 June. During this, PM Modi held bilateral talks with prominent world leaders. During this, US President Joe Biden praised PM Modi a lot and called India his best friend.
Hosting the third Voice of the Global South Summit, PM Modi met heads of state and government of 21 countries, 34 foreign ministers and 118 ministers from 122 countries.
Another major diplomatic success is that India has opened new missions in 5 countries - Albania, Gabon, Georgia, Latvia and Timor Leste. Consulates General have also been opened in Auckland and Barcelona.
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