New Delhi . External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine war is clear. He also said that New Delhi urges the two countries to “end hostilities, negotiate and establish national sovereignty.” During an interaction at the Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar said that the conflict in Ukraine is one of the most pressing issues at present. He said that this is not only because of interests or values, but also because of the consequences around the world.
When asked about India’s stand on the war, he said, “When the rule-based order in Asia was under challenge, we got advice from Europe to do more trade. At least we can give you that.” Not giving advice.”
He also said that what happened in Afghanistan clearly states what was a rules-based order.
“We have to find a way to return to diplomacy and to do that, stop the fighting.”
Talking about the wider consequences of the war, the minister said, “There will be no winner in this conflict and the impact it has had on oil and food prices.”
When asked ‘three things that keep him awake at night’, Jaishankar replied, “The shocks the international system is facing, especially in the last two years are the Covid-19 pandemic, Afghanistan and Ukraine, West And there is tension between Russia and the US and China.”
He also explained that Ukraine is not a precedent for China, for the past decade such events in Asia have been going on without the attention of Europe.
“So, it is a wakeup call for Europe to start looking at Asia. It is a part of the world with unstable borders, terrorism and constant challenges to a rules-based order. The rest of the world has to recognize these problems. Not ‘happening’, but it is happening.”
On India’s role in the western Indo-Pacific, the minister said, “We need to reclaim our history. Our relations and trade were constrained in colonial times, but in a more globalized world, we need to focus on That’s how we want to rebuild and negotiate. It should be with each other without intermediaries.”
He also said that the aim should be to rebuild the Indian Ocean community, find solutions and partner with each other rather than looking to distant countries.
Talking about India’s steps towards climate change, Jaishankar said that from New Delhi’s point of view, the issue has two parts – one is climate action and the other is climate justice.
He said, “We need both.. When it comes to climate action, everyone needs to do their best. But we also need to make sure that the more vulnerable, under-resourced countries and the Societies should be supported.”
“Today, we need to find ways to work together on connectivity, climate change and India is ready to move forward on these global issues in a more concrete way,” the minister said.
—AnyTV News
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