India's resilience key to global role, says FM Sitharaman amid rising geopolitical tensions

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her inaugural address at the Kaultiya economic enclave 2025 on the theme 'Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times'. During her speech, she said that rising geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and trade disruptions are reshaping global supply chains. For India, this presents both risks and opportunities. She emphasized India's strong shock-absorbing capacity and evolving economic influence, urging proactive engagement in shaping global outcomes. “Crises can lead to renewal,” she said, stressing that developing nations must take initiative, not remain passive, to ensure inclusive and sustainable cooperation.









