Scott Morrison praises India's national-interest focus

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing a pragmatic, national-interest-driven approach to India’s foreign policy. In an interview with analyst Vas Shenoy, Morrison noted that India is increasingly focused on realizing its potential through strategic engagements with nations such as the United States, Australia, Japan, and South Korea.

Morrison highlighted the role of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in executing this vision and emphasized that India’s active participation is vital to the success of the Quad grouping. Additionally, Morrison predicted that India is positioned to become a space powerhouse over the next two to three decades as its space economy matures.