Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified the meaning of secularism, stating that it does not mean denying one's own religion or culture. He emphasized that secularism means respecting all religions and being proud of one's own culture and heritage. Jaishankar highlighted that India has become a 'Vishwabandhu' nation, working in harmony with everyone in a world of instability, chaos, and war. This has become India's identity and gives it an international advantage, allowing it to establish partnerships with countries like the United States, Europe, Russia, Gulf countries, and Israel [f3152179] [1c4cf1fa].