India has a long history of economic and cultural engagement with the world. Over the last many centuries, India's economic and cultural bonds with the world have weakened. Over the last 4 years, diplomacy has been linked to development—developing India and helping the world achieve sustainable growth as defined by UN’s 2030 Agenda. This book outlines the policies of the Narendra Modi government in rebuilding and rejuvenating economic and cultural bonds with the world. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contents Transforming India — Pgs. 7 Foreword — Pgs. 9 Neighbourhood First — Pgs. 15 India and US – Natural Allies — Pgs. 49 Japan — A 1,400-Year-old Friendship — Pgs. 56 From ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ — Pgs. 60 Australia – Ties that Bind — Pgs. 63 Not Shy about Israel — Pgs. 67 Link West Policy — Pgs. 75 New Momentum to Ties with Europe — Pgs. 81 Africa – Mutual Empowerment and Resurgence — Pgs. 89 India and UN’s 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development — Pgs. 91 Multi-lateral Summits – Better Governance and Security — Pgs. 102 Heal the World – International Yoga Day — Pgs. 108 International Solar Alliance — Pgs. 111 Securing Indians Globally — Pgs. 114 Indian Diaspora – Our Cultural Ambassadors — Pgs. 119 Vishwa Guru Bharat — Pgs. 127