Berlin [Germany], April 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India has consistently maintained a balanced diplomatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while leaving open the possibility of a greater Indian role in resolving global conflicts, including the West Asia crisis.
Addressing an Indian community event at the Indian Embassy in Berlin, Singh said India has made efforts toward peace but stressed that outcomes depend on timing and global conditions. He appreciated Indian diplomacy for enabling multiple Indian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
“India has tried… But everything has its time. It is possible that tomorrow, the time may come when India plays its role in this and achieves success as well. We cannot rule out this possibility. The Prime Minister has appealed to both sides to end the war. Our Prime Minister has a very balanced approach to diplomatic matters,” he said.
He noted the Prime Minister has personally engaged with leaders of countries involved in major conflicts to encourage dialogue and peaceful resolution. “When he (PM Modi) met Russian President Putin and the Ukrainian President, he discussed this. Even when he met Trump, he also discussed and said that a solution should be found,” Singh added.
Singh highlighted India’s perceived neutrality and engagement with multiple sides, citing the Strait of Hormuz: “The way India is moving, you must have seen that in the Strait of Hormuz, no ship from any country was able to pass through. If anyone managed to pass through their 7-8 ships, then it was India… It is not that the US considers India as its enemy, or Iran considers India as its enemy. No, this is a very balanced approach of India.”
Earlier, Singh said this was his first visit to Germany, on the invitation of German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, and described growing bilateral ties. He noted 2026 marks 75 years of formal diplomatic relations with Germany and said relations are “based on democratic values.”
Referring to economic ties, Singh pointed to deep commercial engagement: “In the last 7 decades, our relations with Germany have strengthened in every sector. Today, Germany has become the largest trading partner of India in Europe. More than 2,000 German companies are active in India… Germany’s leading companies are also giving momentum to India’s industrial development and Make in India. On the other hand, many Indian companies are also making a strong presence in Germany.” (ANI)
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