Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrive at Hyderabad House for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit, in New Delhi.
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- Kishida calls Russian invasion of Ukraine a “very serious” matter
- Modi and Kishida called for an immediate end to the violence in Ukraine, said a joint statement.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday called the Russian invasion of Ukraine a “very serious” matter, saying it had “shaken” the roots of the international order. Addressing a joint media briefing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here after the 14th India-Japan summit, Kishida said he has told the Indian leader that unilateral attempts to change the status quo cannot be allowed in any region. And there is the case of Ukraine. One has to approach with “determination”.
Modi and Kishida in their talks called for an immediate end to the violence in Ukraine, pushing for a resolution of the conflict through dialogue, besides ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities in that country, a joint statement said. underlined the importance.
It said the two leaders expressed serious concern over the conflict and assessed its wider implications, particularly for the humanitarian crisis facing the Indo-Pacific region as well as Ukraine. Kishida told the media briefing, “We discussed the situation in Ukraine. The Russian attack on Ukraine is a very serious matter that has shaken the very roots of the international order. We need to look at this matter with a strong determination.” “
“I told Modi that unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force cannot be allowed in any area. We both agreed on the need for peaceful resolution of all conflicts based on international law,” he said. The joint statement said Modi and Kishida “reiterated their call for an immediate end to the violence and said that there was no alternative but to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict.” While Japan has been critical of Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, India has been pushing for a resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
“The Prime Ministers expressed serious concern about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and assessed its wider implications, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region,” said a joint statement issued after the talks. “They emphasize that the contemporary global order is built on the United Nations Charter, international law and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” it said.
It said the leaders underscored the importance of the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine and acknowledged the active efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in this regard. “The leaders reaffirmed that they would take appropriate steps to deal with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,” it said. Modi and Kishida highlighted their commitment to work together towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world based on a rules-based order that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.
They stressed the need for peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law to all countries without resorting to threats or use of force or any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo. “In this regard, they reaffirmed their common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, free from coercion,” the joint statement said.
“They shared the view that in such a world the economies of both countries would operate through strong bilateral investments and diversified, resilient, transparent, open, secure and predictable global supply chains that provide economic security and prosperity to their peoples. ,” it said. Reaffirming that the two countries will continue to work together to realize common objectives, they resolved to further advance the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
The leaders emphasized that India and Japan, as the two major powers in the Indo-Pacific region, contribute to the safety and security of the maritime domain, freedom of navigation and overflight, uninterrupted lawful commerce and peaceful settlement of disputes with full respect. shared interest. , “They reaffirmed their determination to prioritize the role of international law, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and to facilitate cooperation, including maritime security, in challenges against a rules-based maritime order.” to face the East and South China Seas,” the statement said.
He emphasized the importance of non-militarization and self-restraint. “They further called for the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of the Parties in the South China Sea and the early conclusion of a genuine and effective Code of Conduct in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, in particular UNCLOS. Prejudice to the rights and interests of all countries, including those who do not,” it said.
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