New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and lauded the Union Budget 2025, calling it "forward-looking, employment-centric and growth-oriented."

Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Congratulate FM @nsitharaman ji for presenting a forward-looking, employment-centric and growth-oriented Union Budget 2025."

Calling the budget a roadmap for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat, Jaishankar emphasised the budget's focus on agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports -- pillars for strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat and enhancing India's global engagement.

"It is a roadmap for achieving PM @narendramodi's vision of #ViksitBharat, bui...