New Delhi: Amid fears that China could supply Russia with lethal weapons such as artillery and armed drones, a top British military official has said it is “unfair” for Beijing to accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of acting illegally. is enabling as they are doing in Ukraine. Moment.
First Sea Lord and UK Chief of Naval Staff Ben Key also said that every country is bound to have a relationship with China because they are a big influence and an open and honest relationship with them is the best option. With this everyone will be able to understand each other and respect each other.
Speaking to a select group of journalists on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2023, which concluded on Sunday, Key also called for deeper bilateral defense cooperation with India and said Britain would provide technology for high-tech systems such as jet engine technology. Willing to offer transfer of Rs.
Responding to a question from ThePrint on whether China could supply arms to Russia, Britain’s Navy chief said that provided the relationship between Moscow and Beijing is enabled around peace and prosperity for those two countries, it would be difficult for anyone Don’t have to watch with any worries.
“But if what China is doing is to enable and continue Russia’s blatant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, the way it is currently doing it, to potentially provide weapons so that Russia can do what it wants to do in Ukraine.” If I continue to operate in the way I do, I will deeply regret it. I don’t think it’s fair,” he said.
Britain’s navy chief said Russia, under Putin’s leadership last year, said they wanted “to end the existence of Ukraine”.
He said, “I will be clear, China and Russia are entitled to have a relationship, but it would be unfair for China to enable Putin to act illegally as he is doing in Ukraine right now.”
Talking about China’s growing naval presence and capabilities, he said: “We are all bound to engage with China. They are a very influential country and an open and honest relationship with them is the best option that allows us to understand and respect each other.
Noting that 70 per cent of the planet is covered by water and a large part of it is open for use by all, he underlined the way the deep seas and oceans were used to conduct trade and build diplomatic relations. is contained in a rule set captured in the United Nations.
“As long as everyone complies, there is no reason why we cannot continue to work very closely with each other. China has its own interests around the world. We would encourage them to do so under a set of rules that the entire international community abides by.
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‘Want to exchange ideas, technology with India’
Talking about India-UK bilateral defense ties, he said that many opportunities are emerging.
He said electric propulsion systems for the Navy and jet engine technology for India’s future fighter projects are opportunities for the two countries to come together.
Top British engine maker Rolls-Royce underlines that it is confident of meeting India’s requirement told ThePrint It also wants to co-develop fighter aircraft engines with India that will power indigenous aircraft such as the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Key also pointed to logistical support for each other and common training techniques as some of the areas where the two countries could come closer.
“We really want to work together for mutual interests and fair partnership. We want to exchange ideas, technology and see how we can develop a truly committed relationship.
(Editing by Zinnia Ray Chowdhury)