Updated On: 17 February, 2026 04:53 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Jaishankar said India is engaging global partners from a “position of strength,” citing recent trade deals with the US, EU, UK, New Zealand, and Oman. He warned of a turbulent global economy and emphasised self-reliance, trusted partnerships, and strategic engagement in trade, technology, and security
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EAM S Jaishankar. File Pic
India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a "position of strength", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing a string of recent trade agreements as evidence of the country's growing economic clout.
In an address at the Global Economic Cooperation conference, Jaishankar highlighted the successful negotiation of several high-profile deals, including a significant trade pact with the United States. The Global Economic Cooperation is an event organised by the Future Economic Cooperation Council in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Maharashtra.