COVID highlighted importance of engaging with partner nations for development of all: Anurag Thakur

Delhi | Wednesday | 15th September, 2021

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) The huge impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of engaging with partner nations for fruitful development of all, Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday.

In his virtual address at a session on "Future of India: LAC Partnerships in Services" at FICCI"s LEADS 2021 event, Thakur said India has set global standards in all five areas of leadership, excellence, adaptability, diversity and sustainability.

"The pandemic has mandated that we reimagine our future and realign our efforts.

It has highlighted the importance of having a healthy body, clean surroundings and an inclusive society and that is why it is even more crucial that we engage with our partners for fruitful development of all.

"India has set global standards in all five areas of leadership, excellence, adaptability, diversity and sustainability.

India has a great relationship with Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) partners.