“We look for partners, not missionaries”: Jaishankar's message to Europe at Arctic Circle Forum – Economic Times Video

At the 2025 Arctic Circle India Forum, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar sent a strong message to Europe, emphasizing that India seeks partners, not missionaries. Jaishankar points to the hypocrisy of some European countries, who preach value abroad but fail to practice it at home. He stressed the importance of understanding, common interests and sensitivity in building meaningful partnerships, while questioning whether Europe could strengthen the reality checks faced.

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