Ex-PM says foreign policy can't be conducted through personal reaction or short-term political calculation, adding that it should be "independent, balanced and guided by national interest."
Sidharth Babu secured 15th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination and, before entering the IFS, had completed his BTech and worked in the private sector.
The External Affairs Minister said India’s summit brought leaders together, secured a joint declaration on West Asia and delivered a strong message on the Global South and terrorism.
Calling BRICS a “motley” collection of nations, Sibal said it was a notable achievement that the members adopted a joint statement without controversy.
The meeting assumed significance as relations between the two sides came under severe strain after Iran targeted many US bases in the UAE in the last few months.
