Amid ongoing global tensions and uncertainty over the durability of the current ceasefire, questions are being raised about India’s behind-the-scenes diplomatic role.
Speaking on the issue, Saurabh Shukla said that while the ceasefire may not hold, India is emerging as a “voice of reason” on the global stage.
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He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares strong relationships with key global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Iranian leadership. This, he said, places India in a unique position to act as a strategic and discreet mediator.
According to Shukla, India is already engaged in active diplomacy. The foreign secretary has held meetings in Washington, D.C., and is expected to visit Mar-a-Lago, with the possibility of meeting Trump. While details of these engagements remain undisclosed, he indicated that significant backchannel efforts are underway.
He stressed that India’s long-term and immediate strategic interests align with ending the conflict, and that even without being directly at the negotiating table, the country can play a proactive diplomatic role.
Emphasising India’s growing global influence, Shukla added that its voice carries weight and can contribute meaningfully to de-escalation efforts.
