India Seeks Partners, Not Preachers: Jaishankar Criticizes Europe When asked about India's expectations of Europe, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar stated that Europe must move beyond the mindset of "preaching." He emphasized India's support for both "Russian realism" and "American realism," pointing out that Europe must take action within a framework of "reciprocal interests." Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar criticized European countries during his speech at the "Arctic Circle India Forum," stating that India seeks "partners," not "preachers" who fail to lead by example domestically and internationally. He added that some European countries are still struggling with this mindset. He said: "As we observe the world, we seek partners; we do not seek preachers, especially those who cannot practice what they preach domestically and internationally. I believe that part of Europe is still grappling with this issue. Although there has been change, Europe has entered a phase of reality testing." "Whether they can truly transform remains to be seen." "From our perspective, if we are to establish partnerships, there must be understanding, sensitivity, an awareness of reciprocal interests, and an understanding of how the world operates. I believe progress in these areas varies across European countries, with some moving further ahead and others progressing more slowly." Jaishankar also emphasized India's long-standing "Russian realism," highlighting the "complementarity" between India and Russia—one as a resource provider, the other as a resource consumer. He also criticized Europe's stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, stating that it overlooks the alignment of interests between India and Russia. "Just as we advocate 'Russian realism,' we also support 'American realism.' I believe we must view the world through the lens of complementary interests rather than allowing ideology to obscure the possibilities for cooperation." These remarks come amid criticism from experts and social media regarding the double standards of the European Union regarding its handling of tensions between India and Pakistan and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. During this dialogue, Jaishankar also discussed Indo-Russian relations, stating that there exist "important points of convergence and complementarity" between India and Russia—one being a resource-producing country, the other a resource-consuming one. "Regarding Russia, we have consistently advocated for 'Russian realism.' Even during the most emotionally charged periods of 2022 and 2023, we maintained this viewpoint. Looking back, many of the predictions and scenarios about Russia's collapse have not materialized." [Image: //p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/1a675d914316401d9de968b391ce020c~tplv-obj:524:444.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1831227953785930&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1754179200&x-signature=6K8s6AF%2B6%2F3vvsD%2BjctI2dwKSA0%3D] Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1831227953785930/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's personal views.