Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked for âpeace and stabilityâ in West Asia, stating, âeveryone wants whether it is Eurasia or West Asia, peace and stability should be restored as soon as possible.” Â
Addressing the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Laos, PM Modi said: âThe conflicts going on in different parts of the world are having the most negative impact on countries of the Global South.” Â
âI come from the land of Buddha, and I have repeatedly said that this is not the era of war. Solutions to problems cannot come from the battlefield. It is necessary to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws. Keeping a humanitarian approach, dialogue and diplomacy will have to be given priority. Fulfilling the responsibility of Vishwabhadhu, India will continue to contribute in every possible way in this direction,â the Indian Prime Minister stated.
âTerrorism a serious challenge to global peace & securityâ
The Prime Minister better stated that terrorism is a severe difficulty to international tranquility and protection and to encounter it, pressures relying on mankind will certainly need to interact. âAnd, mutual cooperation in the areas of cyber, maritime and space will also have to be strengthened,â he included.
Modi requires remediation of freedom in Myanmar, sustains 5-point agreement
During the top, PM Modi asked for remediation of freedom inMyanmar
âWe support the ASEAN approach on the situation in Myanmar. We also support the Five-point Consensus. At the same time, we believe that it is important to maintain humanitarian assistance. And appropriate steps should also be taken for the restoration of democracy,â the PM stated.
âWe believe that, for this, Myanmar should be engaged, not isolated. As a neighbouring country, India will continue to fulfill its responsibility,â he included.
India constantly sustained ASEAN unity & & midpoint
PM Modi additionally stated that India has actually constantly sustained ASEAN Unity andCentrality âASEAN is also at the centre of Indiaâs Indo-Pacific vision and Quad cooperation. There are deep similarities between Indiaâs âIndo-Pacific Oceansâ Initiative and âASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacificâ.” Â
âA free, open, inclusive, prosperous and rule-based Indo-Pacific is important for the peace and progress of the entire region. Peace, security and stability of the South China Sea is in the interest of the entire Indo-Pacific region,â the PM stated.
Modi calls âpeacefulâ South China Sea
< period design=" font-weight:400">At the Summit, the Prime Minister also called for a âpeacefulâ South China Sea. He also stressed upon following UNCLOS, freedom of navigation and air space in the region.
PM Modi also called for a code of conduct in the South China Sea that doesnât impinge on the rights of others.
âPeace, security and stability of the South China Sea are in the interest of the entire Indo-Pacific region,â he said. Â
Modi expresses condolences to people affected by âTyphoon Yagiâ
Prime Minister Modi also expressed âdeepest condolencesâ to the people affected by âTyphoon Yagiâ and said, âIn this difficult time, we have provided humanitarian assistance through Operation Sadbhav.”
Typhoon Yagi eliminated over 290 individuals in Myanmar last month.
Modi initial leader to talk in East Asia Summit 2024
PM Modi was the initial leader welcomed to talk at the 19th East Asia Summit, adhering to the host and the inbound chair Lao PDR. This is an acknowledgment of India’s function and relevance in ASEAN.
The Indian federal government, this year, is noting ten years of its Act East Policy.
Also, PM Modi was the only leader in the top space to have actually joined one of the most variety ofEast Asia Summits He has actually joined 9 out of 19 East Asia Summits until now.
Modi satisfies Blinken, shares acknowledgements permanently shed in Hurricane Milton
On the sidelines of the East Asia Summit, PM Modi additionally consulted with United States assistant of state Antony Blinken and revealed acknowledgements for the death brought on by Hurricane Milton that brought about a large destruction in Florida after making a landfall on Wednesday.
PM Modi additionally consulted with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the sidelines of the top on Friday.
With inputs from firms.