Ties with China important and significant, says PM Modi
China need to be urgently addressed «so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us.»
In an interview with the digital magazine Newsweek, Modi noted that for India, the relationship with China is important and significant. «It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us.»
«Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world. I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility in our borders.»
When asked about China and Quad, Modi noted that Quad is not aimed against any country. "...We are present in different combinations in different groups. Quad is not aimed against any country. Like many other international groupings, like SCO, BRICS and others, Quad is also a group of like-minded countries working on a shared positive agenda."
The Indo-Pacific region is the engine of global trade, innovation and growth and the security of the Indo-Pacific is important not only to the region, but to the world, the PM said.
On competing with China, Modi said, «India, as a democratic polity and global economic growth engine, is a natural choice for those looking to diversify their supply chains.»
«Given our strengths, India is now globally considered most suited for manufacturing
