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India's foreign policy - the 'Modi approach'
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Bikky Khosla | 16 Sep, 2014
Refreshing and energetic! These are the words that best describe PM Modi's foreign policy. Right from inviting SAARC state leaders to the oath taking ceremony and choosing Bhutan for his first official foreign visit to bringing back Indian nurses from strife-torn Iraq, then his refusal to sign the WTO agreement, and more recently the Uranium deal with Australia, all proved this. At the same time Mr Modi, with his recent Japan tour, made his intent clear that he wants to collaborate with the world powers in economic and strategic terms. Tomorrow, he is scheduled to meet the visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and this is to be followed by his engagement with US President Obama this month end. I hope the PM will strike the right note again.
There is nothing to doubt that Modi's Japan visit was a success. During the talks, the Japanese PM Shinzo Abe promised to provide support to India in a number of sectors including railway, mining, construction and bio-technology, besides investing a whooping $35 billion over the next five years in India, with exclusive focus on strengthening India's poor infrastructure. In addition, it is widely expected that the recent bilateral engagements will give a big push to Indo-Japan trade which is only at $9 billion at present. At the same time, the visit was no less important from a strategic point of view, with the two countries taking several important initiatives in defence, and although a nuclear pact could not be signed on the tour, it is widely expected that the gap will soon be closed, driven by the recent developments.
Interestingly, the recent India-Japan talks have raised expectation for higher Chinese investment in India. In fact, days after Mr Modi's Japan's tour, a prominent Chinese newspaper columnist viewed that Japan sought closer ties with India so as to contain China. Similar views are echoed by some Indian media reports also, which add that China is keen to invest in India's railway, manufacturing and infrastructure projects to outwit Japan. There may be some truth in this view, but be that as it may be, I am happy to see that India and China are moving fast towards each other despite some long unresolved border disputes. According to some sources, China is planning to invest around $500 billion overseas in the next five years and I hope the lion's share of it will come to us.
As far as Modi's US visit is concerned, there is not an iota of doubt that it is an opportunity for the PM to take India-US relations -- which have been identified as one of the top four priorities also by Obama -- to the next level. The US is our second largest trading partner as well as a top investor in India and at this stage of economic development it is all the more crucial for us to deepen ties with the superpower. Till now, our ties have hardly moved away from a buyer-seller relationship and efforts need to be made to change this equation. Similarly, in terms of strategic and defence terms, the two sides need to move to becoming friends rather than remaining mere allies.
I invite your opinions. How do you view these recent diplomatic initiatives by Modi?
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Man of hour
Subhash Dey | Tue Sep 30 11:59:13 2014
Modi is the man of the hour.
PM. MODIS stand on foreign Policy
krishnamurarie Shah. 919437281356(m) | Tue Sep 23 18:49:49 2014
PM MODI'S stand is just ,fair and acceptable without doubt. He is energetic.enthusiastic and his vision for India and Indians are praiseworthy.we know that Japan will prove as our best wellwisher and friend then China.Of course Americas past President Mr Roosevelt once opined that though India and America remains 10000 km away from each other in Sea,AIR,and Land Still in our effort for world Peace human freedom and our acceptance Democracy as the best governance system in the world we are close neighbour and we should be more closer. I hope Modijee's very visit to states will make and help bring both countries more closer then ever.
Modi's
Nomodi Ever | Tue Sep 23 17:52:30 2014
From his dark RSS beginnings, to his fake "Gujarat model" (where only his business friends benefited and the poor suffered-like in the Sabarmati project), he appears to be a modern economic expert but actually is all flash and no substance. Examples are Snoopgate, the 2002 riots, Modi and the Adani group, and his buddy Amit Shah, appointed BJP prez with a capital case still pending against him. He was denied visas to the US by 2 completely different presidents, and for good reason (now that he's PM, he got one, too bad). Don't be tricked. He and the BJP need a quick vote of no confidence in the Parliament.
Foreign policy
Ajay Goel | Tue Sep 23 07:27:33 2014
Modi's Ultimate aim is to generate a strong vendor development to overcome the sourcing issues, being faced by Indian Industries.Truly speaking we are always looking towards China and Europe for small machines and components. What holds us back,in-spite of huge skilled resources we are not able to feed required inputs to our industry.Let us work together to make it a success.
India is doing well
Vijay Mohan Kamble | Tue Sep 23 06:27:10 2014
Our respected Narendra Modiji is doing well for India because now a days our infrastructure should basically improve the first thing and second will have to improve our export to raise a rupees in dollars.japan is more preferable as compare to china.will have to look for the foreign policies as well.present situations are very worst for the government. but i know that modiji will do best for all.
Thanks and Regards,
Vijay k.
FOREIGN INVETMENT
P.Sivashanmugam | Tue Sep 23 06:00:14 2014
Getting Foreign Technology is OK.
Instead of going for Foreign Investment it will be better to generate the required Funds from internal Sources.
Priority should be given to clear the Foreign Debts.
Non dependent on Foreign Investment & self reliance will boost the image of INDIA.
Foreign Policy
Mukherjee | Tue Sep 23 04:51:02 2014
I fully agree with what you have written but have 2 issues, which I want to highlight.
1) I feel Mr. Modi should speak in English abroad as he is representing our Country.
2) The border issue with China needs to be handled immediately instead of the hobnobbing that went on with president Xi.
Foreign policy and the efforts done by PM
Dr. Viany Kumar Sharma | Tue Sep 23 03:44:09 2014
i have read the story and i am of the opinion that the efforts done by our PM are really appreciating and very diplomatic but i have strong confidence and faith that he would definitely do best for our country keeping good respect of India.
Japanese investment
F N Kapadia | Tue Sep 23 01:44:45 2014
It is a known fact that Japanese investments ensure that all the procurement is done from Japanese companies and Japanese contractors. This ensures that the money moves back to Japan and also improves their economy whether the economy of India is improved by these projects or not.
Modi & his foreign policy.
Jillani Imam | Tue Sep 23 01:04:28 2014
In his recent interviews Modi said you go by my actions rather by my speach. I have full confidence in his words. His actions are louder than his speech.His ACTIONS in fulfilling "made in India" I PERSONALLY feel it is his vision of a "SELF MADE INDIA". We have to support Modi & his vision.He has "sub ka vikas" agenda,he is a dynamic and a different politician and has concern for every Indian, with that in view his foreign policies are moving andshall go even with other foreign countries.He is performing a role of big brother to each of we INDIANS. I wish him all the best.
INDIA S MODI APPROACH
ERUCH ,SURKARI.. A PROUD INDIAN | Sat Sep 20 17:56:19 2014
This is not just for pm modi to do alone...we the people of india have a much bigger responsibility the first and foremost is to value india first...not our religions /our different cultures/our languages/or our communities..when we will first always do whats right for our india no nation on this earth can come close..we have thosands of years of good history to prove it...hum banayenga hamare bharat ko mahaan....
LABOUR LAW
INDIAN | Sat Sep 20 07:58:36 2014
Hi, this all effort by namo is fantastic but also there is a very much important note for PM. Their should be a strong labour law like foreign countries because right now there is huge exploitation is going on in India.
This is especially truth for youngsters who are opting for jobs after college. In spite of much qualification they are not getting comparable pays and facilities and due to which youngsters are preferring foreign countries and due to which there is a huge Brain Drain from India.
"If you ask anyone they will say we will like to work outside India."
If NAMO wants to make India a Manufacturing hub and then this things should be addressed quickly.
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Re: LABOUR LAW
Bhupendra M Chhayla | Thu Sep 25 03:22:43 2014
Law awareness & law follow at both side require to be balanced skill set pregame to taken seriously at reality levels from the early edge of child
thru balanced law for society also.
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India's foreign policy - the 'Modi approach'
sudha | Sat Sep 20 07:13:21 2014
No doubt on the improvement and fantastic work by Modij...How does the trader gets help or increase their revenue when India is focussing on manufacturing hub. Does this mean more manufacturers need more traders or with rising technology and mfr has direct M2C base. Little worrying.
China
J.D.GUPTA | Fri Sep 19 09:16:26 2014
If India can solve its boundary dispute with China it would lead to better relations with Pakistan and other neighbors.Terrorism will decrease in India leading to peace and prosperity.
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Re: China
Amod Malik | Tue Sep 23 04:15:55 2014
China and Pakistan are two entirely different ball games. While Pakistan since its inception has wrong side of Islam as its inspiration. The country has been under military rule most of its life. They have chosen Terror camps path to please their Islamic friendly countries. On the contrary China is a Dictatorship type, hegemonic rule. Poor human rights record. Poor democracy record. High Industrial growth. High stakes into US economy. The approach to these two nations has to be entirely different and objective
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