Indian diplomacy in current multilateral context

And five, instilling consciousness of duties and responsibilities"

The speaker warns :" This applies to nations, as much as it does to citizens. These five pledges affirm our age-old outlook that sees the world as one family. We believe that national good and global good can be entirely in harmony."

The examples offered by the speaker in this regard are persuasive.

India had supplied COVID-19 vaccines to over 100 nations. Indian evacuation operations in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief situations always have had room for other nationals in distress.

India offers partnerships to brothers and sisters in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It does so based on their needs and priorities. Today, that focus is on green growth, better connectivity, digital delivery and accessible health. This "solidarity is not just words; you can see them in 700 projects across the world", said the speaker..

India contributes to global betterment from a realistic perspective.

The full text of the address under consideration reminds: "...we recognize the sharp deterioration in the international landscape. The world is already struggling with challenges of post pandemic economic recovery. The debt situation of the developing is precarious. To this, is now added the rising costs and shrinking availability of fuel, food and fertilizers. These, along with trade disruptions and diversions, are among the many consequences of the Ukraine conflict".

For obvious reasons, special attention is paid in this address to the Indo-Pacific area which witnesses fresh concerns about its stability and security. And climate events have added an overlay on these mounting anxieties.

In the case of the Covid pandemic, the South will be most impacted, even if the immediate causes are well beyond. In India's opinion it is imperative that global conversations recognize this unfairness. The inequity of vaccine distribution should not be replicated in other domains.

Facing unprecedented challenges

India's position as the Ukraine conflict continues to rage is clearly summarized : "We are often asked whose side we are on. And our answer, each time, is straight and honest. India is on the side of peace and will remain firmly there. We are on the side that respects the UN Charter and its founding principles. We are on the side that calls for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way out."

By its substance, the address is also unambiguous on other aspects of world realities. "We are on the side of those struggling to make ends meet, even as they stare at escalating costs of food, fuel and fertilizers. It is therefore in our collective interest to work constructively, both within the United Nations and outside, in finding an early resolution to this conflict."