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His comments also drew inspiration from Maha Periyavar\u2019s teachings,<\/strong> including his advocacy for universal brotherhood and global cooperation. Jaishankar stressed that India\u2019s independence should not be mistaken for neutrality, affirming that the nation would always act in its own interests and contribute to global good without yielding to external pressures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was honored with the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership by the South Indian Education Society (SIES) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to India\u2019s foreign policy and leadership on the global stage. 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