External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar: ANI
NEW DELHI: In an address at a virtual conference of Russia-India-China trilateral, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar Tuesday underscored the need to recognize a multilateral set-up and the legitimate interest of partners in the international relations ethos. His remarks in the presence of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang yi After the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in the Galvan Valley, India came in the middle of the rising border line between India and China.
Last week, India described the killing of Indian soldiers by Chinese troops as “pre-planned and planned action”.
Jaishankar said, “This special meeting reiterates our belief in the time-tested principles of international relations. But today the challenge is not only one of concepts and norms, but also of their behavior.”
He said, “The world’s leading voices should be exemplary in every way. Respecting international law, recognizing the legitimate interests of partners, supporting multilateralism and promoting the common good are the only ways to build a sustainable world order, ” They said.
The Foreign Minister’s comments are seen as an indirect message for China adopting an aggressive posture to increase its activities along its land border with India. Indian ocean Area.
In his introductory remarks, Jaishankar also said that India did not get its due recognition in the Second World War after the global order and that historical injustice had remained “inexplicable” for the last 75 years.
He said, “When the winners met to fulfill the global order, the political circumstances of that era did not give proper recognition to India. This historical injustice has remained unchanged for the last 75 years, even the world has changed. . ”
Therefore, he said, it was important for the world to realize both the contribution made by India and the need to improve the past.
Foreign Minister also explained the need for its reform United Nations So that it represents the current reality of the globe.
“But beyond history, international affairs must also come to terms with contemporary reality. The United Nations began with 50 members, today it has 193. Certainly, its decision cannot deny the fact.” They said.
Jaishankar said, “We, the RIC countries, have been active participants in shaping the global agenda. It is India’s hope that we too will now convert to the value of reformed multilateralism,” Jaishankar said.
India was initially reluctant to attend the Russia-India-China trilateral foreign ministers meeting that followed the Galvan Valley skirmishes, but agreed to participate after a request. MoscowConference host.
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