Modi also outlined the contours of his government’s foreign policy, particularly with respect to regional rivals Pakistan and China. With China, Modi said, the only way forward was through talks, and the objective of foreign policy was to find “common meeting points”. “The entire system was engulfed in disappointment,” the Prime Minister said, referring to the UPA’s legacy. Foreign policy has been big on Modi’s agenda, although he described India’s push in this area as a team effort involving several ministries apart from his office. Foreign policy is about finding common meeting points,” he said.

Source: Mint June 27, 2016 20:48 UTC