Reference News Network reported on September 21 According to a report on the website of Russia Today TV on September 21st, Indian Prime Minister Modi said that India's real enemy is not any country, but its dependence on foreign countries.

Moody¡¯s speech picture.

In a speech in Gujarat, Modi said that India is "moving forward with the attitude of becoming a global friend" and has no major rivals.

He said, ¡°In the real sense, if we have enemies, that is dependence on other countries.¡±

Modi stressed that for India to prosperity and ensure "peace and stability", it must be self-sufficient. he called for increased domestic production and reduced dependence on the outside.

He said: ¡°If we are left to others, our self-esteem will also be hurt ... we cannot risk the future of our generations.¡±

Specifically referring to the maritime sector, Modi urged the revival of domestic shipbuilding and high-tech industries. He noted that 50 years ago, Indian-built ships accounted for 40% of the country¡¯s overseas trade, compared to just 5% today.

He said that India pays a large amount of money to foreign shipping companies every year, which is comparable to India's defense budget. He also noted that this dependency has taken a significant toll.

Modi said: "Whether it is chips or ships, we need to make them locally in India." (Compiled/Tu Qi)

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Trump's attitude towards printing has turned 180 degrees, the world can't laugh

Trump and Modi hugged.

I have to say, International politics, sometimes like a child in the home. as if hiding deep intentions, but always a little ridiculous.

A very remarkable new trend, the relationship between the United States and India, is quietly approaching.

Such falling and rising, the peak turning, the whole world is really laughing.

Recently, when asked "who should be responsible for losing India to China", Trump suddenly changed his mind and said that he didn't think the United States had "lost" India.

He said: " I have always been Modi's friend. He is an outstanding prime minister. I just don't like what he's doing at the moment, but I'll stay friends all the time. But India and the United States have a very special relationship. No need to worry. We just have a little episode once in a while.¡±

But Trump added that he was "very disappointed" with India's continued purchase of Russian oil, so he imposed "very severe" tariffs on India.

It was simply a 180-degree turn, but I have to say that Trump turned too smoothly.

Previously, Trump waved over India, imposing India¡¯s 50% tariffs, the highest in the world; Trump also blamed India¡¯s economy for dying, all sorts of ridicule.

Trump did this, and one of his fellow officers, even blasphemed India for a dog splashing blood.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, publicly accusing India of being a ¡°traitor¡± is not the same as China; White House senior trade adviser Navarro, more directly referring to the conflict in Ukraine, called ¡°Modi¡¯s war.¡±

It turns out that Indians thought that they were close friends of the United States. In the end, it was discovered that India was the opponent of the old American fist.

Of course, the essence of international relations is often to wander in the vague zone between "partners" and "opponents". Today's warm embrace may be a knife in the back tomorrow.

Trump meets Modi in a comic book.

It is not finished.

One of Trump's favorite achievements to show off is that he successfully mediated the India-Pakistan conflict.

He added: ¡°I spoke with Modi and threatened him to end the trade deal within 24 hours if the war did not end, but he stopped for only five hours.¡±

In India's propaganda, the ceasefire between India and Pakistan is entirely Pakistan's initiative to seek peace and has nothing to do with the United States; Trump said this, especially that Modi can't wait. Where do you let India put its face?

In any case, the result was that the United States and India suddenly turned from close friends to wicked ones.

The United States is not soft on India's 50% tariff, while Modi refused to answer Trump's phone calls four times.

They are all foxes for thousands of years. What kind of Liaozhai are they playing?

Therefore, we have also seen that Modi's recent trip to China had a good talk with Putin, and Sino-Indian relations have also gone out of the trough.

So, in the West, a lot of people shouted that Trump made a major strategic mistake and the United States lost India.

Both countries should take a breath.

Who turned first?

I have to say, it has to be Trump.

Following the summit, Trump tweeted: ¡°It looks like we have lost India and Russia to ... China.

Trump also accompanied a group photo of the leaders of China, Russia and India during the Shanghai Summit.

And then, with Trump¡¯s statements above, Modi and I are still good friends, don¡¯t worry.

Is there anyone who is such a good friend?

It has to be said that the only one who can defeat Trump can be Trump the next day. As long as Trump himself is not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed.

But interestingly, Trump didn't tweet these remarks.

Modi struck by Trump's comic book.

But it¡¯s not too hard for Modi.

I see, hardly, that Modi immediately passed a third-party tweet about Trump¡¯s latest statement, and then, Modi said, two words.

The first sentence, "I deeply appreciate and fully respond to President Trump's views and positive comments on India-US relations."

India and the United States have established a positive and forward-looking comprehensive global strategic partnership.

What does that mean?

Modi's meaning is also very clear.

1. Trump, I saw your positive comment, and I appreciate it very much.

The relationship between the two countries is still very unusual.

The wrongdoer is the wrongdoer, Modi, etc., is the attitude of Trump; Trump's words, Modi has also taken over, but also specifically addressed Trump and the White House.

What happens next?

Three thick ones.

First, the US-India relationship does not rule out a sudden turnaround.

Trump's personality, if you want to scold, you will scold Xiang, and you will be able to change flowers.

Do not rule out, Trump on the one hand knocks and knocks and knocks and knocks on India, India will not let the United States take advantage of the cheap, Trump will not shut down; on the other hand, the blow and knock on India should also boast, so that India feels that Trump has given enough face.

On the Indian side, the donkey fell down and smiled.

Finally, let's hug warmly when we meet with a smile and forget our grudges.

Don't think it's dramatic, international politics is very subtle, and everything can't be ruled out.

In addition, Trump will also promote, you see, I won again, India came back and brought the ballot.

Of course, Modi won't lose. You see, I refused to answer the phone four times, but Trump still let go.

Cover of Modi Magazine.

Second, what is all going on?

Anyway, the whole world is puzzled. The United States and India were once so good that they wore a pair of pants. Why did they suddenly collapse?

India's trade surplus with the United States and India's sale of Russian oil are important reasons.

But the most important reason, I always think, is not to speculate more than half a word.

Anyway, on the phone in June, according to the American media disclosure, Trump all sorts of hints, I mediate the ceasefire in India and Pakistan all nominated me for the Nobel Peace Prize, Modi, what do you think?

Modi is very resistant.

As mentioned earlier, in India, the ceasefire in Pakistan has nothing to do with Trump, if nominating Trump, is it not to hit India's own face?

For Modi, this will be a major political crisis.

Modi had to refuse, but Trump was furious.

What he has in mind is the Nobel Prize, his greatest achievement is the ceasefire in India, India, do you not give this face?

Impulsive personality, inevitable impulsive decisions.So, in a time, the relationship between the United States and India has muted, and good friends have become good fools.

In geopolitics, the most fragile thing is often not the bond of interests, but the self-esteem of leaders; The most dangerous conflict stems not from deep hatred, but from despised "face".

Third, the whole world is laughing.

After all, these two countries, anyway, are big nations, all known for winning education, but made a small child home.

The relationship between the United States and India will definitely improve. It is not ruled out that fighting is scolding or love, and a small farewell is better than a newly married person.

Of course, more likely, the surface looks good, even double into the cave room, but with the bed and dreams, can not go back to the past.

After all, India cannot not buy Russian oil, otherwise Russian-India relations will change, India will be considered to be disbelieving; China-India relations improvement is good for India, and then helping the United States to deal with China, then India is blind.

But we also have bottom line thinking.

After all, India is India, India is a very personal country, of course, India is also a very thoughtful country, especially with China there is some deep connection.

If India would like when the United States deals with the major Eastern powers; if India would also actively give a point to win the initiative...

In this world, only we can't think of it, and nothing is impossible.

Only, India, India, eat a cup of wisdom and do not forget the humiliations you have been subjected to.

Even in the worst moment of China-India relations, has China so humiliated India?

Don't make another 180-degree turn in the United States one day, confusing India completely, and taking the initiative to help Americans count their money.