Prime Minister Modi discussed regional cooperation and global security at the 19th East Asia Summit
New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an important speech at the 19th East Asia Summit in Wienshen, Lao PDR, in which he shared his views on regional and global issues. First of all, he expressed his deep condolences to the people affected by ‘Typhoon Yagi’ and said that India has provided humanitarian assistance through Operation Sadbhav. Prime Minister Modi said that India has always supported the unity and centrality of ASEAN. He clarified that ASEAN is also at the center of India’s Indo-Pacific vision and Quad cooperation. Pointing out the deep similarities between the ‘Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative’ and the ‘ASEAN Vision on Indo-Pacific’, PM Modi said that a free, open, inclusive, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific is important for peace and progress of the entire region. Is.
He described the peace, security and stability of the South China Sea as being in the interest of all countries and said maritime activities should be conducted under the ‘United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea’ (UNCLOS). He emphasized the need for the protection of the rights to freedom and the creation of a solid and effective code of conduct that should not curb the foreign policy of regional countries.
On the situation in Myanmar, PM Modi also supported the ASEAN approach and said that India is in favor of talks with Myanmar instead of separating it. He said that we understand the need to take necessary steps to maintain humanitarian assistance and restore democracy. Referring to global conflicts, PM Modi said that their most negative impact is on the countries of the Global South and everyone needs restoration of peace and stability. He made it clear that the era of war is over and the problems will not be solved from the battlefield.
Describing terrorism as a serious challenge to global peace and security, PM Modi appealed for the unity of forces that believe in humanity. He also stressed the need to promote mutual cooperation in the areas of cyber, maritime and space. Inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University, the Prime Minister said that this is an example of India’s commitment given at the East Asia Summit. He invited all the countries for the ‘Higher Education Heads’ Conference’ to be held in Nalanda. Describing the East Asia Summit as an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy, PM Modi congratulated Lao PDR Prime Minister Tsipandon for the successful organization of the summit and congratulated the upcoming Chairman Malaysia.
