External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the socioeconomic transformation of India in the past decade. He also acknowledged global transformations and the evolving India-UK relationship.

Dr Jaishankar made these remarks while addressing a Diwali reception in London. The minister also emphasised PM Modi’s significant role in shaping India’s trajectory. The foreign minister arrived in Britain on Saturday for an official visit and will conclude his visit on November 15.

“I began by saying the world has changed, our relationship has changed, the UK has hanged, and India has changed. So you may ask me what has changed in India. You know the answer. The answer is Modi,” Jaishankar was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. He also highlighted Modi government’s policies such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, construction of toilets for girls, Jandhan Yojana for last-mile financial inclusion and Awas Yojana for housing as well as flagship projects Digital India, Skill India and Startup India.