Jaishankar calls for closer ties with West Asia under shadow of Trump’s competitive foreign policy

He said, "As we contemplate the world ahead, it is important that we read the incipient trends accurately. A significant one is the belief in key circles in the US that its true potential has been hobbled by regimes and restrictions. Such perceptions have been fuelled by assessments that others have gamed the international system to America's disadvantage." Jaishankar was addressing the inaugural session of "Raisina Middle East" in Abu Dhabi, an extension of India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, "Raisina Dialogues". New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Tuesday called for closer cooperation and collaboration between India and…