Top 107 Quotes & Sayings by Sushma Swaraj - Page 2

These are important markers in our engagement with South East Asia, in enhancing our strategic ties with ASEAN across 3 Cs. These 3 Cs are commerce, connectivity, and culture.

Abduction of Father Tom Uzhunnalil is a matter of grave concern for us.

None from my family was in politics. I am a first-generation politician.

I cannot tell a lie, and I'm very straightforward. Sometimes this hurts people. I've wondered if I should change, but I feel more comfortable about myself this way.

The U.N. is biggest platform for all nations. But slowly, its significance, effect, dignity, and use is being reduced. We should worry that we don't meet the same fate as League of Nations. Their descent was caused as they were not ready for reform. We shouldn't repeat that mistake.

Right from the college day, I was in politics.

India and the U.S. stand together in upholding an international rules-based system that has benefited all nations.

It is necessary that we eliminate the scourge of terrorism in all its forms, without any discrimination, and end the ecosystem of its support.

This is the era of television and media. If you do not raise issues, then people say that the MLA does not speak in the House. You have to play an effective role in the assembly. Raise issues related to your area.

Electorates need a simple MLA, even if the person is a big leader.

If the U.N. is ineffective, the whole concept of multilateralism will collapse.

National security, both internal and external, is a challenge.

The U.N. cannot be run by the 'I.' It only works by the 'We.'

Democracy cannot be imagined without Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha, and they cannot be imagined without MPs and MLAs.

India's engagement with the ASEAN region lies in the clarity of the principles that we share.

To enhance ease of doing business, the government has taken multiple steps to simplify procedures, rationalise rules, and increased use of technology.

Our North East region will prosper when it is better connected to South East Asia, and when the North East becomes our bridge to South East Asia, we will be closer to realising our hopes for India and ASEAN ties.

I come from a RSS family. My father was a strong supporter of the RSS, and he was a swayamsewak of the Palwal Shakha.

If we have to save the world from the adverse effects of climate change, then developed nations must lift the deprived with financial and technical resources.

I have already disassociated myself from my husband's views.

Who can be a greater transgressor of human rights than a terrorist?

As a mature and responsible nation, one of India's foreign policy interests is to evolve a regional architecture based on the twin principles of shared security and shared prosperity.

BRICS meetings are keenly watched world over, and our decisions have profound impact globally.

Formation of alignments for governments are done by our central parliamentary board and not locally.

We believe that when all nations adhere to international rules and norms and when we conduct on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect, our nations feel secure, and our economies prosper.

The unhappiest memories are of losing my mother when I was 14. Alter six months, my father remarried. The thought that somebody was taking the place of my mother was unacceptable. It is sad because, after that, my father also changed.

If there is an interpreter sitting between two friends, he may be able to translate the words but not the feelings with which I say something.

I am not afraid of anything, even death.

The SCO countries have been connected historically through shared commonalities, which we are constantly rejuvenating.

When two friends sit together, what do they want? They want to talk their hearts out to each other, share what they feel.

I was born in Ambala Cantt., but my parents belong to Palwal.

Protectionism in all its forms should be rejected, and efforts should be made to discipline measures that constitute barriers to trade.

When you are in election mode, you are focused only on winning.

The world's biggest challenge comes from the threats of climate change and terrorism. In India's case, terrorism is not bred in some faraway land but from across our border.

My best and most trustworthy friend is my husband. I trust him more than I trust myself.

India is committed to working with SCO to strengthen our economic and investment ties.

My husband is an opposition MP. Our political alliance may have fallen through, but our matrimonial alliance is intact.

Our diaspora provides a platform for a stronger relationship between India and ASEAN countries.

The world is moving ahead to become more integrated and connected, where movement of goods and people is becoming easier with each passing day.

The India-China relationship is an important relationship for both of our countries.

India has always maintained that there will be no third party in Indo-Pak talks. Hurriyat cannot be a party.

Eating chocolates or popping pills won't reduce depression.Instead, one must read Gita. This will help relieve the stress and depression in life. It will help in dealing with challenges of life.

Talks with terror cannot happen, but talks on terror are desirable.

If Pakistan feels Indian positions are pre-conditions, then there will be no talks.

If Pakistan NSA wants to come he is welcome. But talks will only be on terrorism. No scope for expansion of agenda.

I don't know whether our watching the play in these times was a coincidence or divine intervention but time and again, we were introspecting.

Pakistan is running away from talks which will be held only when we get reply. Time available is only tonight.