PM Modi calls for rules-based global order to strengthen Asean-India cooperation
COVID-19 pandemic. His remarks come amidst growing concerns over China's assertive actions in territorial disputes, which were highlighted by Beijing's release of a controversial map claiming territories of other nations as part of China. India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan have protested against the Chinese map.
Modi proposed a 12-point plan during the Asean-India Summit to enhance cooperation with the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). He stressed the shared interest in promoting the voices of the Global South and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. He asserted that India is determined to work with all Asean members to achieve these goals, as cited by a Hindustan Times report “The 21st century is the century of Asia.
This is our century. This requires the creation of a rules-based post-Covid world order, and everyone’s effort for human welfare," he said at the Asean-India Summit, speaking in Hindi. Modi's remarks at the East Asia Summit, attended by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, were notably direct.
The EAS includes ASEAN member states and key dialogue partners like Australia, China, Japan, Russia, and the US. “It is imperative to adhere fully to international laws, and everyone’s commitment and joint efforts are also necessary to strengthen the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries," Modi told the EAS. “As I have said before – today’s era is not of war.
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