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Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that today's world is giving priority to national security in business decisions, especially in the digital age. India talks about big business agreements with the European Union, Britain and America …Read more

Dr. S. Jaishankar.

New Delhi: India's Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said that nowadays the countries of the world are giving priority to their national security while doing business. He also shared his opinion on the use of things like social media and telecommunications like weapons. In Raisina Dialogue, he said that in today's time, national security is being seen first while taking business decisions, especially in the digital age. He said that India is currently interacting with the European Union (EU), Britain and the US on three big trade agreements, which are not only economic but also strategic partners. Dr. Jaishankar said that these are the countries where our people go for education and tourism, so non-economic factors are also affecting business decisions rapidly.

Dr. Jaishankar said that while taking business decisions in today's world, national security is being given more importance than ever. When he was asked how he sees the use of things like social media and telecommunications like weapons, he explained how to deal with it. He said that there are different ways to deal with handicrafts. One way is to stay in the right side, so that you do not become a victim of it.

Impact on business decisions

He further said, 'Today the world takes commercial decisions keeping in mind national security. This did not happen earlier. This is especially happening in the digital age. I think in the digital age we do not only think about the cost of a product, but think about comfort and trust. You would like to do business with her, with whom you feel safe. Emphasizing the importance of data sovereignty, he said, “In the end, it matters where our data goes.”

He further said, 'We are currently included in three big business talks with the European Union, Britain and America. These are the markets of our development. They are partners of our technology. These are our connectivity partners in many ways. They are our strategic partners. So when we make choices, we do not just think about efficiency and cost. Non-economic reasons are also affecting commercial decisions today.