NEW DELHI: Amid China’s navy growth within the South China Sea and the East China Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mentioned India is dedicated to defending its sovereignty and integrity whereas selling peaceable decision of maritime disputes primarily based on worldwide legislation. In an interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, Modi, throughout his go to to Hiroshima to attend the G7 summit, mentioned the G7 and G20 summits are essential platforms for international cooperation.
“As the G20 chair, I will represent the perspectives and priorities of the Global South at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Strengthening collaboration between the G7 and G20 is vital in addressing global challenges like climate change, supply chain disruptions, economic recovery, energy instability, healthcare, food security, and peace and security,” Modi mentioned.
The Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan offers a powerful basis for the joint efforts of the 2 international locations, contributing to international cooperation on these points, he asserted. Asked about his view on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the way India responds to unfavorable reactions relating to its abstention from voting on UN resolutions and elevated oil imports from Russia, Modi mentioned India advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes and prioritise the well-being of individuals affected by rising prices of necessities.
“India abstained from UN General Assembly resolutions to condemn the invasion but remains committed to upholding the UN Charter, international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. India supports a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis and is ready to contribute constructively within the UN and beyond,” the prime minister mentioned.
Asked how India will handle China’s navy growth within the South China Sea and the East China Sea, and the rising rigidity within the Taiwan Strait to take care of worldwide legislation and territorial integrity, Modi mentioned, “India stands for respecting sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes and adherence to international law.”
India is dedicated to defending its sovereignty and integrity whereas selling peaceable decision of maritime disputes primarily based on worldwide legislation, he mentioned. Modi mentioned India has efficiently resolved land and maritime boundaries with Bangladesh, showcasing its method.
Asked about his views on the intensifying rivalries amongst main powers and the way India will work with them to realize international peace and stability, the prime minister mentioned the world faces challenges just like the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in provide chains, terrorism, and local weather change, disproportionately affecting the growing world.
India prioritises addressing these issues and emphasises human-centric improvement by means of collaboration with Japan and different companions, Modi mentioned.
India goals to function a bridge between completely different voices, selling a constructive agenda targeted on reaching shared targets for the betterment of humanity, he mentioned.
