The pragmatist
His foreign policy is perhaps Vajpayee's most enduring legacy. A natural strategist, his pragmatic approach and personal initiatives to improve relations with China, Pakistan and other nations compelled neighbours to respond to his sincerity
As the external affairs minister and then prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee always had time for our neighbours. Serving as his ambaĂÂssador in Sri Lanka, China and Pakistan, I found that his interest in our neighbours was deep, positive, and based on long years of experience and knowledge.
Vajpayee had an unmatched ability to sum up a situation and convey his message in the most pleasant manner. When
