NEW DELHI: India believes a strong and integrated ASEAN can play a constructive role in the emerging regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday as a "multipolar Asia" and a "multipolar world" are accelerating. Are becoming self-reliant. Clear today.
In his virtual address at the first ASEAN Future Forum, he also said that "we believe the Quad appreciates ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms" that enrich the region through the delivery of people-centric benefits. In their efforts to create.
Jaishankar stressed that ASEAN is "at the heart of our Act East Policy" and is a "key pillar in India's broader Indo-Pacific vision". He said, "We support ASEAN unity, centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific." We do."
Jaishankar said India and ASEAN are neighbors sharing "millennium-old culture and civilizational ties".He said the ASEAN-India relationship, which has entered its fourth decade and has matured into a "comprehensive strategic partnership", is based on shared values and common aspirations. Jaishankar said India believes that "A strong and unified ASEAN can play a constructive role in the emerging regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific".
Earlier in his address, he congratulated Vietnam, especially Prime Minister Pha Minh Chinh and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, for the successful organization of the first ASEAN Future Forum.
“Today, a multipolar Asia and a multipolar world are becoming increasingly self-evident. This brings to the fore an important role for ASEAN and India to deal with the realities of the emerging world order.This underlines the need for greater cooperation and coordination between them. India and ASEAN,” Jaishanka said. The 10-member ASEAN includes – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
“The synergy between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) as reflected in our ASEAN-India Leaders Joint Statement provides a strong framework for cooperation, including comprehensive security " Jaishankar said.
India was one of the first countries to ratify the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, which reflects our collective resolve to maintain peace, prosperity and stability in the region, he said.“We have conducted the first ASEAN-India maritime exercise in 2023 and aim to hold the second edition at a mutually convenient date. Our recent operations in the Red Sea region provided crew protection and support and evacuation, including to ASEAN member countries. Is it." Jaishankar said.
"As a net security provider and first responder, India's Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative aims to contribute towards peace and stability in the region," he said.
The External Affairs Minister underlined that it is important that freedom of navigation and overflight and unimpeded commerce are respected and facilitated. Jaishankar said that the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides a comprehensive legal framework and It serves as the constitution under which all activities in the oceans and seas must be conducted.“Upholding UNCLOS is our common and collective effort, as well as efforts towards building mitigation, adaptation and response capacities to deal with the impacts of climate change and disasters, and international crime, terrorism, cyber attacks, human trafficking and health and food There are global challenges like this." Security,” he said.
The External Affairs Minister said that the digital age and increasing use of artificial intelligence has resulted in "increased issues of trust and transparency impacting our concept of security". There is a growing recognition globally that excessive concentration of manufacturing and technology is affecting the supply side. Along with the risks, it is also creating the possibility of some people taking advantage of vested interests in the wake of natural disasters.
Jaishankar said, “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we all experienced it and we all learned powerful lessons.We must strive towards diverse, secure, transparent and resilient supply chains.”
He said India and ASEAN member states are also working closely under various sub-regional mechanisms such as Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle and BIMSTEC. "I would also like to mention here that the Quad leaders have been continuously working with ASEAN Extending our unwavering support for centralism and unity, we believe that the Quad appreciates ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms in their endeavor to enrich the region through people-to-people sharing. Jaishankar said, “Focused benefits like Quad infrastructure and STEM scholarships.,
He said, "We believe the time has come for the Global South to present its perspective and play a larger role in international affairs. Last year, as G20 Chair, we launched the Virtual Voice of the Global South with the participation of several ASEAN member states. South Summit was held." .
In his virtual address at the first ASEAN Future Forum, he also said that "we believe the Quad appreciates ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms" that enrich the region through the delivery of people-centric benefits. In their efforts to create.
Jaishankar stressed that ASEAN is "at the heart of our Act East Policy" and is a "key pillar in India's broader Indo-Pacific vision". He said, "We support ASEAN unity, centrality and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific." We do."
Jaishankar said India and ASEAN are neighbors sharing "millennium-old culture and civilizational ties".He said the ASEAN-India relationship, which has entered its fourth decade and has matured into a "comprehensive strategic partnership", is based on shared values and common aspirations. Jaishankar said India believes that "A strong and unified ASEAN can play a constructive role in the emerging regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific".
Earlier in his address, he congratulated Vietnam, especially Prime Minister Pha Minh Chinh and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, for the successful organization of the first ASEAN Future Forum.
“Today, a multipolar Asia and a multipolar world are becoming increasingly self-evident. This brings to the fore an important role for ASEAN and India to deal with the realities of the emerging world order.This underlines the need for greater cooperation and coordination between them. India and ASEAN,” Jaishanka said. The 10-member ASEAN includes – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
“The synergy between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) as reflected in our ASEAN-India Leaders Joint Statement provides a strong framework for cooperation, including comprehensive security " Jaishankar said.
India was one of the first countries to ratify the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, which reflects our collective resolve to maintain peace, prosperity and stability in the region, he said.“We have conducted the first ASEAN-India maritime exercise in 2023 and aim to hold the second edition at a mutually convenient date. Our recent operations in the Red Sea region provided crew protection and support and evacuation, including to ASEAN member countries. Is it." Jaishankar said.
"As a net security provider and first responder, India's Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative aims to contribute towards peace and stability in the region," he said.
The External Affairs Minister underlined that it is important that freedom of navigation and overflight and unimpeded commerce are respected and facilitated. Jaishankar said that the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides a comprehensive legal framework and It serves as the constitution under which all activities in the oceans and seas must be conducted.“Upholding UNCLOS is our common and collective effort, as well as efforts towards building mitigation, adaptation and response capacities to deal with the impacts of climate change and disasters, and international crime, terrorism, cyber attacks, human trafficking and health and food There are global challenges like this." Security,” he said.
The External Affairs Minister said that the digital age and increasing use of artificial intelligence has resulted in "increased issues of trust and transparency impacting our concept of security". There is a growing recognition globally that excessive concentration of manufacturing and technology is affecting the supply side. Along with the risks, it is also creating the possibility of some people taking advantage of vested interests in the wake of natural disasters.
Jaishankar said, “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we all experienced it and we all learned powerful lessons.We must strive towards diverse, secure, transparent and resilient supply chains.”
He said India and ASEAN member states are also working closely under various sub-regional mechanisms such as Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle and BIMSTEC. "I would also like to mention here that the Quad leaders have been continuously working with ASEAN Extending our unwavering support for centralism and unity, we believe that the Quad appreciates ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms in their endeavor to enrich the region through people-to-people sharing. Jaishankar said, “Focused benefits like Quad infrastructure and STEM scholarships.,
He said, "We believe the time has come for the Global South to present its perspective and play a larger role in international affairs. Last year, as G20 Chair, we launched the Virtual Voice of the Global South with the participation of several ASEAN member states. South Summit was held." .
