President Pranab Mukherjee has said that the world is tiring of statements and resolutions and India' efforts should be to work with like-minded nations and global institutions to swiftly generate effective solutions and implement them efficiently.<br/><br/>Addressing the participants of 8th Annual Heads of Missions conference who called on him at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, Mr Mukherjee said, every well conceived effort will have some positive outcome. He said, there is a new World Order and all of humankind is today challenged by compelling transnational issues that need to be urgently addressed collectively and innovatively.<br/><br/>He said, no single nation can claim to be free of deep concerns on account of issues like drug-resistant viruses, environmental degradation, pollution and climate change – or energy, water and food security.<br/><br/>The President said, dynamics of the new world order must be well analyzed and understood. He said, the Heads of Missions shall have to ensure that India, as a respected and responsible player in world affairs and an emerging economic power, responds to the new challenges appropriately to its best advantage, safeguarding its core interests at all times.<br/><br/>He stressed that it is a moment for strategic policy making, leadership, and pursuit of an independent foreign policy based on principle, pragmatism and the time-honored philosophy of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam. <br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee said, reforms and recent initiatives of the Government have made Indian economy attractive for investors and the industrial sector viable for prospective partners. He said, the renewed emphasis of the Government on outcomes rather than processes is also a welcome step.<br/><br/>The President said, technology has revolutionized the way people share knowledge, do business, consult and even the way of diplomatic work. He said, in some countries, it is being used to create vast capacities for eavesdropping and cyber warfare. He said, these issues should be addressed comprehensively.
News On AIR | May 6, 2017 9:01 PM
President Mukherjee says world tiring of statements & resolutions