Pakistan should be a moderate Islamic state. That it should be a prosperous country is in India's interests, and it is in the world's interests.

The emergence of India as a major global power is an idea whose time has come. This is a legitimate ambition for China. This is a legitimate ambition for India. And the challenge for the humanity is to evolve a world system in which the legitimate ambitions of both our countries can find constructive expression without threatening anybody else.

If the economy is growing fast, there is call for a distributing income from the rich to the poor to to put in place social safety nets.

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

A politician before he can become a statesman has to remain in office long enough.

Ethical and responsible behavior needs to become the cornerstone of corporate behavior

I recognize the United States is a superpower. It has various interests. It has to balance various things.