It was our big mistake to distance India in the matter of BRICS, Germany confessed its mistake in front of Jaishankar.

News India Live, Digital Desk: A very shocking news has emerged from the platform of international politics which shows the growing stature of India. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met Indian Foreign Minister S. During an important discussion with Jaishankar, it has been admitted that Europe had made a big strategic mistake in the past by distancing itself from India. Europe’s ‘changed perspective’: Germany’s big statement The German Foreign Minister clearly admitted that during the emergence of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) alliance, Europe had distanced itself from India by considering it as a part of a separate group. According to Baerbock: A period of misunderstanding: Europe thought that India was only becoming a part of the anti-Western bloc. Strategic mistake: Because of this distance, Europe missed many big opportunities for cooperation with the world’s largest democracy and fastest growing economy. Now the turn of reform: Germany now considers India not just a ‘partner’, but an ‘indispensable pillar’ for global stability. S. Jaishankar’s ‘masterstroke’ and India’s threat During this conversation, S. Jaishankar presented India’s position strongly. India has always made it clear that its foreign policy is not limited to any one group (West or East). India believes in ‘multi-alignment’ (multi-party alliance), where it also maintains relations with Russia and also stands shoulder to shoulder with America and Europe. Why did the attitude of Germany and Europe change? Experts believe that there are three main reasons behind this: Reducing dependence on China: Europe is now looking for an alternative to China for its supply chain, and India is the strongest contender. Russia-Ukraine War: Amidst this crisis, India’s neutral and The peaceful role forced Europe to rethink its policy. Indo-Pacific region: Without India, no global power can make its strategy successful for trade security in the sea. New chapter of India-Germany partnership. This statement by Germany will not only strengthen bilateral relations, but can also ease the way for India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). Now Germany wants to work with India at ‘super-speed’ in the fields of defence, technology and green energy.