Taking to X, Jaishankar stated, “Participated on the thirty first ASEAN Regional Discussion board ARF in Vientiane in the present day.Highlighted that: Covid, Battle and Local weather spotlight our predicament in the present day. Options can solely emerge via Cooperation – financial, political, technological and connectivity. Neither the deployment of recent applied sciences nor the interdependence of globalization should be unfairly leveraged.”
“Solely worldwide cooperation can make sure that the worldwide commons is safe and international items are delivered. Be strong in combating terrorism in all its types and manifestations, dismantle terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks and deal with cybercrime. ARF could make a distinction,” he added
The exterior minister additionally expressed India’s unwavering assist for ASEAN unity, centrality, and the ASEAN outlook within the Indo-Pacific and stated, “Robust assist for ASEAN unity, centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP). Synergy between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the AOIP. Recognise the significance of maritime security and safety, freedom of navigation and overflight and peaceable decision of disputes within the area, in accordance with worldwide regulation, particularly UNCLOS 1982.”
“Quad enhances ASEAN-led mechanisms of their effort to make the area secure, safe and affluent via supply of people-centric advantages. India stays steadfast in our dedication to contributing to #ARF actions over the approaching years,” he added.
In the course of the Summit, the exterior affairs minister additionally talked concerning the Myanmar subject and stated that the bilateral efforts are in tandem with ASEAN, designed to have interaction all stakeholders. India’s focus is on guaranteeing border safety, countering trans-national crime, mitigating violence and advancing connectivity tasks. Our endeavours are mutually supportive as a way to restore democracy.
He additionally stated that India had reiterated the significance of dialogue and diplomacy on the Ukraine subject. Recalling PM Modi’s latest go to to Russia, he stated that the PM engaged with President Putin just lately and in addition with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. India stands able to contribute in any method attainable
