Ensure conducive global environment for economic progress: India

---

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (PTI): In the backdrop of the global financial crisis, India yesterday asked its envoys across the globe to ensure that the international environment remains conducive for the country's transformation and continued development.
Addressing a meeting of ambassadors and high commissioners here, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee asked them to explore ways to manage the global financial crisis and place the country in a position to play a role in any future international economic or political structure.
Noting that the global financial and economic crisis posed "transitional challenges" for the country, he said "from our perspective, we need to see how we can manage the crisis and also place ourselves in a position so that we can play a role in any future global financial or political structure."
The country's economy has proven to be both outward looking, competitive and resilient, he said adding that Indian companies are no longer shy in exploring new opportunities.