After presenting his strategy for the area on Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that no nation should attempt to advance its territorial claims via coercion or force since India is essential for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
At his 41st Sapru House talk, Kishida also sharply denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and stressed the need for all nations to uphold the fundamental values of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Delving into the Ukrainian issue, Kishida also acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin that ‘today’s period is not about war’.
After extensive discussions with Prime Minister Modi on how to further enhance the India-Japan “Special Strategic and Global Partnership,” the Japanese prime leader gave the speech in front of a group of senior diplomats, envoys, and strategic affairs specialists.
“India is vital,” Kishida said while expanding on his vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The Japanese prime minister said that Tokyo and New Delhi would work closely together to promote stability in the South Asian area.
“The concept of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) is gaining support. The FOIP is an innovative idea. In order to protect freedom and the rule of law, “said he.
According to Kishida, nations must abide by the UN’s tenets of respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and amicable conflict settlement.
“Peace is everywhere. It is necessary to uphold values like respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and resistance to forcibly enforcing unilateral status quo changes. The guidelines should be followed everywhere in the globe “added Kishida.
His remarks were made as international anxiety over the Russian invasion of Ukraine and China’s military showboating in the Indo-Pacific region grew.
States shouldn’t attempt to impose their rights at sea by pressure or force, according to Kishida.
