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NATO SG @jensstoltenberg: Rise of China is a defining global issue which has implications for all of us, that #NATO cant ignore. It has positive implications... But we must be clear headed abt challenges, It is matching its military power with its economic power #Raisina2021

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg: China does not share our values. It persecutes religious minorities... We see new assertive moves by Beijing to challenge rules based int order. It is openly threatening Taiwan, coercing its neighbours and hampering navigation in SCS #Raisina2021

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg: China’s rise has real implications on our security. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg: We want to work even more closely with are friends and partners around the world... I see real potential in stepping up our dialogue... including India. #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg: India and #NATO share many security challenges from #Afghanistan, international terrorism and maritime security. We can do more together. Consult and coordinate and take concerted action #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg: We dont regard China as an adversary. see an opportunity in China’s economic rise… We should also see that with an assertive China undermining global order, coercing neighbours. They dont believe in the same democratic values as we do... #Raisina2021

NATO SG @jensstoltenberg on #NATO coop with India: Its never too late to deepen dialogue n strengthen cooperation between India & NATO. We should look into how we can consult more & coordinate and sometimes act together. India is really a major player on global scene #Raisina2021

We are a military alliance but we are also a political alliance. There is huge potential for NATO to work with India… Without getting integrated in military operations, there are many ways for cooperation: @NATO SG @jensstoltenberg at #Raisina2021 #RaisinaDialogue @samirsaran