NEW DELHI: "Weaponisation" of critical resources by some nations for strategic reasons is not conducive for the global good, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, stressing India's unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order and respect for international law.
"India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to disputes and has sought to promote cooperation among nations in the Indo-Pacific , with a strong emphasis on the centrality of Asean in fostering regional dialogue, stability, and collective growth," Singh said at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue here.
While he did not name China, his statement comes in the backdrop of Beijing's aggressive and expansionist behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, including strong-arming its neighbours in the contentious South China Sea.
"India's vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on PM Narendra Modi's idea of SAGAR (security and growth for all in the region) as we believe in fostering partnerships," the minister added.
India's engagement with other countries is guided by the understanding that true progress can only be achieved through collective action and synergy, and due to these efforts, it is now considered as "a credible and preferred security partner and first responder in the region", he added.
The minister emphasized India's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of vital international maritime routes. The engagement with regional partners, including joint exercises and information-sharing initiatives, is aimed at strengthening the collective maritime security framework.
"While India's endeavour for maritime cooperation continues, its interests are not in conflict with any other country. At the same time, interests of any other nation should not come in conflict with other nations. This is the spirit in which we must work together," he added.
"India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to disputes and has sought to promote cooperation among nations in the Indo-Pacific , with a strong emphasis on the centrality of Asean in fostering regional dialogue, stability, and collective growth," Singh said at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue here.
While he did not name China, his statement comes in the backdrop of Beijing's aggressive and expansionist behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, including strong-arming its neighbours in the contentious South China Sea.
"India's vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on PM Narendra Modi's idea of SAGAR (security and growth for all in the region) as we believe in fostering partnerships," the minister added.
India's engagement with other countries is guided by the understanding that true progress can only be achieved through collective action and synergy, and due to these efforts, it is now considered as "a credible and preferred security partner and first responder in the region", he added.
The minister emphasized India's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of vital international maritime routes. The engagement with regional partners, including joint exercises and information-sharing initiatives, is aimed at strengthening the collective maritime security framework.
"While India's endeavour for maritime cooperation continues, its interests are not in conflict with any other country. At the same time, interests of any other nation should not come in conflict with other nations. This is the spirit in which we must work together," he added.
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