Many nations value autonomy, feel globalisation has been unfair: Jaishankar

The minister said some countries have benefitted more and within the countries, some people are benefitted more

There is a sense that globalisation has not been fair and many countries and political thinkers today see merit and value in much great autonomy and much great national capabilities than before, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

Speaking at India@75 Summit organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Jaishankar said deglobalisation is a much bigger phenomenon and different countries are uncomfortable with excessive dependence abroad.

He said India has been saying that countries want to take "control of their lives".

"Deglobalistaion of the world is a much bigger phenomenon. Different countries are uncomfortable with excessive dependence abroad.