New York, Feb. 21 -- India's international prominence is growing at an unprecedented rate, with global powers seeking to strengthen ties with the world's fastest-growing major economy.

A recent commentary by Project Syndicate highlights this shift, citing high-profile diplomatic engagements and India's expanding role in multilateral forums.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently announced that her first official foreign visit in her second term would be to India. On the same day, newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

This momentum was further solidified during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Washington, culmina...