Concluded the second meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue with counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan,Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Thank Acting Afghan FM @MHaneefAtmar for joining us.
Discussed our political and security cooperation, development partnership, connectivity initiatives and educational & cultural ties.
Appreciate the active contribution of India-Central Asia Business Council, co-chaired by President @ficci_india, in energising our trade & economic partnership.
A historical relationship stands reinvigorated today by our joint efforts.
1. India will become a global manufacturing hub on its own strengths. Our effort is not to become some country’s alternative, but to become a country which offers unique opportunities. We want to see the progress of all. If India progresses, 1/6th of humanity will progress.
2. We saw how a new world order was formed after World War II. Something similar will happen post COVID19. This time, India will ride the bus of manufacturing and integrating in global supply chains. We have specific advantages in the form of democracy, demography and demand.
Meeting will assess the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on global affairs. Imperative for likeminded countries to coordinate responses. Affirm the importance of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Committed to upholding the rules-based international order, underpinned by the rule of law, transparency, freedom of navigation, respect for territorial integrity & sovereignty and peaceful resolution of disputes.
•With the changing times,if we don’t change,then the drive needed to bring change will also get weakened.
•India has always thought abt the interests of the whole humankind & not abt its own vested interests.This philosophy has always been the driving force of India's policies
•Any gesture of friendship by India towards one country is not directed against any 3rd country.
•India will not hesitate in raising its voice against the enemies of humanity,human race&human values–these incl terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs & money-laundering.
Participated in the Special Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia #CICA
Underlined India’s commitment to a pluralistic cooperative security order in Asia through CICA.This is needed more than ever before.
Highlighted India’s contributions to the global fight against COVID19 and our openness to do more, including with respect to vaccines.
Spoke about India-central Asia cooperation and the Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative.
Called for greater collective efforts to counter terrorism and its sponsors.
Reaffirmed India’s support for Afghan peace process that respects its national sovereignty & territorial integrity and preserves its democratic progress.
Addressed the #SAARC Foreign Ministers Informal Meeting today. Reaffirmed India’s commitment to Neighbourhood First policy and towards building a connected, integrated, secure and prosperous South Asia.
Highlighted India’s COVID Cooperation efforts:
• Committed USD 10 million to COVID-19 Emergency Fund created for the region
• Already supplied essential drugs, medical consumables, COVID protection and testing kits etc to the region.
• Video conference of health professionals to share information and best practices from the region
• Launched a ‘COVID-19 Information Exchange Platform (COINEX)’ to facilitate exchange of specialized information.
Thank my #ASEAN colleagues for a productive meeting of India-ASEAN Foreign Ministers. Particularly appreciate the leadership of my co-chair DPM& FM Don Pramudwinai of Thailand.
Reviewed the progress in the political-security, economic & socio-cultural pillars of our cooperation
Agreed on a new Plan of Action for 2021-2025.
Discussed cooperation in the post-COVID world, including in vaccine production, digitisation, economic recovery and mobility. Will shape a more contemporary agenda for this partnership.
Exchanged views on regional and international issues:
•Underlined the compatibility of ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific and India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific and the Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative.
•Highlighted the metaphorical & literal centrality of ASEAN in Indo-Pacific