New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Asserting that India is poised for decades of high economic growth, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlined a forward-looking trajectory for the country's global standing, highlighting how India's human-centric vision for artificial intelligence and the expansion of platforms like BRICS signal a structural shift in international diplomacy.

Speaking on where India will stand over the next five to ten years, Jaishankar emphasised that emerging and middle powers will see distinct growth trajectories, with India uniquely positioned to sustain rapid long-term expansion due to its demographic strength and innovative development path.

"Some powers are more middle, and some are upper middle... Some of the powers hav...