About the changes underway in India, he said the country did not give the importance that it should have to manufacturing and technology development in the past. That started to change in 2014 with the Modi Government and has gathered steam over a decade. It is supported by vast improvements in infrastructure, innovation, education and skilling.
While speaking about the latest developments in India's Foreign Policy in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar spoke about Operation Kaveri which was launched to evacuate Indian nationals from Sudan.
With a historic low of just 17 seats, the Opposition Congress has decided not the field any nominee for the three Rajya Sabha seats elections for which are scheduled on 24 July.
During his visit, Jaishankar will call on the top leadership of the East African country and also attend a reception onboard Indian Naval Ship Trishul.
In March this year, ''Khalistan'' supporters protested outside the Indian Embassy in Canada. They raised pro-''Khalistan'' slogans and allegedly assaulted Indian-origin journalists present on the spot.
India's imports from Russia have grown more than four times to $46.33 billion over the last fiscal, mainly due to oil purchases from that country.
The Embassy yesterday issued an advisory after reports of sustained firing in the capital amid simmering tensions between the military and the country's powerful paramilitary forces.
Jaishankar appreciated the Chief Managing Director of the infrastructure company Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), Rahul Mithal for joining along on the journey.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted three big issues that needs to be address, "resilient supply chain, digital challenge and connectivity," at the Quad meeting.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was left with no choice but to release a ''Chair's Summary and Outcome Document'' as the host of the meeting.
