I sincerely believe what happens in India has, I think, lessons, morals for the future evolution of humankind in the 21st century.

I do believe that the future of civilization belongs to those who would lay emphasis on working together instead of talking about clash of civilizations.

No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come.

I believe all societies, all thriving societies of the future are going to be multicultural societies.

I do recognize that India has to be the center, the hub of activity as far as the knowledge economy is concerned.

The Chinese economy is growing at the rate of 9 percent; the Indian economy growing at the rate of 8 percent - enormous I think opportunities for two-way flow of trade, technology and investment.

China is very important. The future growth of China, China's influence is bound to rise.