Jaishankar: India will rise to challenges of a turbulent world

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday that the world is entering an "age of flux" marked by conflicts, tariff volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty, expressing confidence that India will rise to these challenges. He made the remarks during an interactive session at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi. Jaishankar described the current global situation as "choppy waters," citing two major conflicts, other frictions, and pressure from non-market factors. He noted that India has previously overcome major challenges, including the Covid pandemic and impacts on energy, food, and fertilisers, and stressed the need to factor these into planning and response. In a post on X, Jaishankar highlighted discussions on the emergence of a new architecture as the global order rebalances toward a multipolar world, the gridlocked nature of the United Nations rendering multilateralism ineffective, and India's advocacy of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts. He also noted India's role in articulating Global South concerns regarding maritime safety, food, fuel, fertiliser, and finance.