Amid China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, PM 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.
In an interview with Japanese newspaper ‘Yomiuri Shimbun’, Modi, during his visit to Hiroshima to attend the G7 summit, said the G7 and G20 summits are crucial platforms for global cooperation. “As the G20 chair, I will represent the perspectives and priorities of the Global South at the G7 Summit in ,” Modi said.
Asked how India will address China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, and the rising tension in the Taiwan Strait to maintain international law and territorial integrity, Modi said, “India stands for respecting sovereignty, peaceful resolution of disputes and adherence to international law”.
India is committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based on international law, he said. Modi said India has successfully resolved land and maritime boundaries with Bangladesh, showcasing its approach.
Asked about his views on the intensifying rivalries among major powers and how India will work with them to attain global peace and stability, the prime minister said the world faces challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic, disruptions in supply chains, terrorism, and climate change, disproportionately affecting the developing world.
Source: TOI
