Jaishankar predicts rapid rise for India in next decade

At the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlined his view that India is poised for rapid advancement in the international hierarchy within the next five to ten years. He highlighted the country’s decades-long high-growth trajectory and a demographic profile that can sustain such expansion. Jaishankar contrasted India’s path with the conventional industrialisation model, pointing to fresh possibilities in a changing global economy.

He explained that current middle powers will not follow a uniform course, with some moving up, some staying steady, and others slipping. The minister also distinguished the United States and China from middle powers, emphasizing their far greater global influence. His remarks formed part of a broader discussion on shifting power structures at the two-day forum organized by the Munich Security Conference.