No problem can be solved through war, says Piyush Goyal; welcomes US-Iran talks
Mumbai, June 21
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday welcomed the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran in Geneva, saying that conflicts cannot be resolved through war and must be addressed through dialogue and negotiations.
Speaking to the media, Goyal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated peaceful resolution of disputes on global platforms.
"PM Modi has been giving this message to the entire world from the very beginning that no problem can be solved through war. It is good that Iran and America are now coming to the negotiation table," Goyal said.
He added that the government was taking steps to ensure stability in energy supplies amid global geopolitical developments.
"The government is also taking steps to ensure energy supply," he said.
Referring to Prime Minister Modi's 12 years in office, Goyal said the government remained focused on continuous work to improve the lives of citizens and advance national development.
"On Modi's 12 years as PM, the Prime Minister has already said that the celebration of 12 years is to be observed by working continuously. Even after this, we have to keep working for the next 12 years, how to make the lives of the people of the country even better. Modi Ji and his government are working continuously on this," he said.
His remarks come at a time when India has been advocating "dialogue and diplomacy" on various international platforms as the preferred way to resolve global conflicts.
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump described India as an important partner in addressing regional challenges and said the country was playing a significant role in efforts to deal with the crisis in West Asia.
Trump made the remarks after holding discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where the leaders discussed maritime security, economic cooperation and developments in the Gulf region.
When asked whether he expected India to play a role in West Asia, Trump said, "Yes, I do. I think India plays a big role in everything. As long as he (PM Narendra Modi) is the leader, India is going to play a big role."
The US President also highlighted the strong relationship between the two democracies and said substantial progress had been made in trade negotiations. He added that the two countries were "very close" to finalising a trade agreement.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see India pushing for dialogue. But let's be honest - Trump saying nice things about Modi doesn't mean India is suddenly a superpower. We need more substance in foreign policy.
Kya baat hai! India taking a stand for peace while the world is getting violent. Proud that our PM has been consistent about this since day one. Dialogue hi solution hai! 🇮🇳
All this talk about peace is fine, but what about the energy supply issue? With tensions in West Asia, our petrol prices are already going up. Hope the government has a backup plan beyond just talking.
Trump praising Modi is no surprise - it's always about mutual back-scratching with these leaders. But if this US-Iran dialogue actually leads to stability in the Gulf, our economy will benefit directly. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Good message from Goyal but I'm a bit skeptical. War isn't the solution, agreed. But what about the results? Has our dialogue with China resolved the border dispute? Actions speak louder than words, sir.
India playing mediator makes sense given our historic ties with both the US and Iran. But we need to be careful not to get caught between two powerful nations. Diplomacy requires finesse, not just slog
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