"Respect territorial integrity", NSA Ajit Doval's veiled dig at China during SCO meet
"The charter calls upon the member states to have mutual respect for sovereignty, and territorial integrity of states," Ajit Doval said with an apparent dig at China at SCO NSA meeting
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New Delhi, Mar 29: "The global security landscape is faced with several challenges on account of development in recent years, affecting the SCO region as well", said Ajit Doval on Wednesday at the National Security Advisors' meeting in Delhi. It should be noted that China and Pakistan joined the SCO meet virtually.
"The charter calls upon the member states to have mutual respect for sovereignty, and territorial integrity of states," NSA Doval said with an apparent dig at China during his opening remarks at the 18th meeting of the Secretaries of Security Council of SCO member states.
Speaking further, the NSA thanked the top delegates for accepting his invitation to the meeting and said the participation of officials will not only enrich the discussions but also prepare the ground for a successful summit in a few months' time. Regarding Connectivity, he said that it remains a key priority for India.
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"We stand ready to cooperate on investing in and building connectivity in the region. Expanding connectivity is also important to ensure that such initiatives are constituted," he said.
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Ajit Doval further reiterated that connectivity is essential for ensuring that such initiatives respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries while also being transparent and inclusive.
Doval also underlined that India's foreign policy is based on these very principles and reflects "our commitment in every possible manner". He also highlighted the issue of Chabahar port during the meeting.
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"India is committed to fulfilling its obligations in the under the International North-South Transport Corridor and the inclusion of the Port within the framework of INSTC," Doval stated. India became a member of SCO in June'17, but our relations with SCO countries go back several centuries, he added. Furthermore, he strongly stated that Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations are a serious threat to the region.
Ajit Doval said, "Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its financing are amongst the most serious threats to international peace and security. Any act of terrorism, regardless of its motivation, is unjustifiable."
In 2022, India assumed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Chairship for 2023.