Different standards have been applied to our neighbours in East and West, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized the inconsistent application of principles in global politics, pointing out the differing standards for India's neighbors. He highlighted two major conflicts, the Middle-East conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, noting selective principle application. Emphasizing the importance of India-EU relations, he cited closer defense cooperation and its role as a stabilizing factor.