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'India's reputation is driven by its fulfillment of global promises'
The report cites India's humanitarian assistance and policy continuity as factors behind its global standing.
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IANS - Mon, 29, Jun 2026
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India's international standing has been strengthened by its record of fulfilling global commitments. / IANS
India's rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical influence but also by its record of fulfilling international commitments, Tarah Nguyen wrote in Vietnam Times.
The report said India has often acted as a "first responder" during crises by providing economic assistance, medical supplies and humanitarian relief to partner countries.
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It cited the recent deployment of a specialized Indian Army medical contingent to Venezuela to support humanitarian relief efforts after an earthquake struck the northern part of the country on Thursday.
Nguyen also recalled that India supplied medicines and vaccines to dozens of countries while managing domestic challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The report highlighted India's assistance to neighboring countries, including support for Sri Lanka during its economic crisis, humanitarian aid to the Maldives, relief after Cyclone Ditwah, and Operation Maitri following the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Nguyen wrote that India has repeatedly demonstrated that "regional leadership requires action rather than declarations."
The report also said that, unlike many international assistance programs that become "trapped in bureaucracy or conditionality," Indian projects are often driven by "local priorities" and "long-term capacity building."
According to the report, this consistency has become increasingly important as countries seek reliable partners amid uncertainty in global affairs following the West Asia conflict.
Nguyen described India's ability to maintain continuity across administrations and political cycles as a "significant strategic advantage."
However, she cautioned that credibility should not be confused with passivity.
"International agreements are founded upon mutual obligations. Their durability depends not only on one party honouring its commitments but also on the broader environment in which those commitments operate. No responsible state can be expected to indefinitely sustain arrangements that are undermined by persistent hostility, violence, or threats to national security," Nguyen wrote.
The report said that in a multipolar world, trust is becoming an increasingly valuable asset as countries look to partner with nations that contribute to stability alongside infrastructure development, trade and humanitarian assistance.
Nguyen argued that trust, earned through decades of consistent action, creates more enduring influence than power or wealth.
"India's global standing today reflects precisely that reality: a nation that honours its commitments, protects its interests, and increasingly serves as a pillar of stability in an uncertain world," she wrote.
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