Government’s Focus Is On Cultural Diplomacy: Jaishankar

S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, stated on Sunday that the Modi administration's cultural diplomacy is focused on "restoring our rich traditions for the benefit of the world." And in order for there to be a truly democratic and pluralistic world order, India's heritage must be shown both at home and abroad. Mr. Jaishankar was speaking at an event for the "Kashi Tamil Sangamam." The session was on the "Contribution of temples to society and nation development" while on a two-day tour of Varanasi.

The Minister, raised in a Tamil family, stated that temples preserve our history and culture. Besides serving as educational institutions and venues for the promotion of handicrafts. "The Modi government's focus is on cultural diplomacy." Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, he announced. On the occasion of Subramania Bharathi's birthday, Mr. Jaishankar paid a visit to his family earlier in the day. The late Bharathi, one of the greatest authors of Tamil literature, spent a few years in Kashi. Varanasi would serve as the host city for the G-20 Development Ministers' meeting, Mr. Jaishankar said. "Kashi is a crucial location for the G-20 summits. And one of them, the Development Ministers' meeting, which I will preside over, will take place here," he remarked on Saturday. He said this in remarks to teachers and students at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Speaking at the university, Mr. Jaishankar discussed "India as a growing power in the shifting global world order." The former ambassador who is now a politician said that Pakistan and India were once seen as equals in the eyes of the world. But that is no longer the case and India has taken the lead as the dominant force in the region.