Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said that conflicts in different parts of world are having most negative impact on countries of Global South.
At the East Asia Summit on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “this is not the era of war”. He highlighted that dialogue and diplomacy need to be given priority. He also said the Summit is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy.
“I come from land of Buddha, have repeatedly said this is not era of war; solutions to problems cannot come from battlefield,” he said.
At the 19th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the current era is not one of war. He stressed the importance of resolving global conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. He noted that solutions to disputes cannot emerge from the battlefield, underscoring the need for respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and adherence to international law. These remarks were made against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts like the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Modi further highlighted the adverse impacts of global conflicts on countries in the Global South and called for immediate restoration of peace and stability. Citing India’s humanitarian efforts during crises such as the aid provided in response to Typhoon Yagi, he underscored India’s commitment to regional stability, especially in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN regions.
Modi said that conflicts in different parts of world are having most negative impact on countries of Global South. “It is necessary to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, international laws,” he added.
This also comes a day after he announced a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN ties at the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, the capital of Lao PDR. He is on a two-day visit to the country for the same.
The ASEAN grouping is one of the more successful examples of multinational organizations globally, with the 10 neighboring countries leveraging their cultural and historical links for successful economic and political ties.
