PM Modi’s strong message from Japan amid China’s military expansion

New Delhi: Amid China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and East China Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based on international law. committed to. In an interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, Modi said during his visit to Hiroshima to attend the G7 summit that the G7 and G20 summits are important forums for global cooperation.

“As G20 Chair, I will represent the Global South’s vision and priorities at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Strengthen cooperation between the G7 and the G20 to address global challenges such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, economic recovery, energy instability Important in doing healthcare, food security and peace and security,” Modi said.

He said that the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan provides a strong foundation for the joint efforts of the two countries, contributing to global cooperation on these issues. Asked about India’s response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine and negative reactions to abstaining from voting on UN resolutions and increase in oil imports from Russia, Modi said India is committed to resolving disputes and helping people. Advocates dialogue and diplomacy to prioritize the common good. People affected by rising prices of essential commodities.

“India abstained from UN General Assembly resolutions condemning the aggression but remains committed to upholding the UN Charter, international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. India supports a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis and has Ready to make constructive contributions internally and externally.” ,” said the Prime Minister.

Asked how India would deal with China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and East China Sea and rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait to uphold international law and territorial integrity, Modi said, “India’s sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes and adherence to international law.”

He said that India is committed to safeguarding its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes on the basis of international law. Modi said India has successfully resolved land and sea borders with Bangladesh, demonstrating its approach.

Asked about his views on the intense rivalry between the major powers and how India would work with them to achieve global peace and stability, the Prime Minister said the world has to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, disruption of supply chains facing challenges like terrorism and climate change. disproportionately affecting the developing world.

Modi said India attaches priority to addressing these concerns and emphasizes human-centred development in collaboration with Japan and other partners.
He said India aims to serve as a bridge between diverse voices, promoting a constructive agenda focused on achieving shared objectives for the betterment of humanity.