Jaishankar: Indo-Pacific needs a rules-based order that respects sovereignty, territorial integrity: External Affairs Minister | India News – Times of India

New Delhi: India believes that for shared prosperity and security in India Indo-Pacific There is a need to develop a common rules-based order through dialogue in the region that respects the sovereignty, territorial integrity and equality of all nations, foreign affairs Minister S Jaishankar Said.
His statement comes amid growing global concern about China’s military might in the region.
addressing the fourth Indo-Pacific Business Forum on Thursday, Jaishankar Said that the reality of Indo-Pacific globalization reflects the emergence of multipolarity and the benefits of rebalancing.
“This underscores both our interdependence and reciprocity. As we speak of the common good and common endeavours, it is only natural that it is addressed in other ways, through a business platform,” he said. said.
Jaishankar said that India views the Indo-Pacific as a free, open and inclusive region, which encompasses all equally for progress and prosperity.
He said that it includes all the nations of this geography and also includes others who have a stake in it.
Jaishankar said, “India believes that for our shared prosperity and security, we need to develop a common rules-based order for the region through dialogue. Along with the law, equality of all nations should be respected.”
“It envisages that countries should have access to common spaces at sea and in the air, which will require freedom of navigation and overflight, uninterrupted commerce and the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law,” he said. said.
His remarks assume significance because many countries have territorial disputes with China. South China Sea Area.
Jaishankar stressed that India stands for a fair, open, balanced, rules-based and stable international trading system in the region.
He said India’s approach is based on cooperation and cooperation, given the need for a shared response to common challenges in the region.

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