In the modern world, those who are weak will get unambiguous advice from foreign visitors which way to go and what policy course to pursue.

If you know a country's geography, you can understand and predict its foreign policy.

In the field of world policy I would dedicate this Nation to the policy of the good neighbour.

In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated.

The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.

When I shake hands with a world leader, it's not Modi, but 1.4 billion Indians doing so.