Anand, April 16 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted India's growing global confidence and evolving outlook on international engagement. He underlined the concept of a "global workplace," stressing that not only can India leverage the world for accelerated progress, but the world, too, stands to benefit from India's rise.

Addressing students and faculty at the Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) on Tuesday, Jaishankar emphasised a shift in the national mindset--from one of apprehension to one of assertive optimism--stating that India now views the world as a space of opportunity rather than challenge.

"Many things have changed. One, when we look at the world, we look with a degree of confidence...