[ Nay Pyi Taw,Agencies]Cyber+Sea+Space,Are Theatres for Prosperity,And Not For Conflicts:Indian PM In East Asia Summit.
Prime Minister Of India Shri Narendra Modi While Addressing East Asia Summit,Showed Concern On Various Regional Threats And Advocated For International Laws and Norms.
PM Said our region has a number of complex and unresolved questions in the area of security. There is a need for a serious and sustained dialogue to strengthen the climate of understanding and confidence among all stakeholders in the region.
In a world of inter-dependence and globalization, there is no option but to follow international laws and norms. This also applies to maritime security.
For this reason, following international law and norms is important for peace and stability in South China Sea as well.
This also includes the 1982 UN Convention on Law of the Sea, which should be the basis for resolving disputes peacefully. We also hope that the efforts to conclude a Code of Conduct on South China Sea by a process of consensus would be successful soon.
We also have to ensure that cyber and space remain a source of connectivity and prosperity, not new theatres for conflict.
Challenges of terrorism and extremism have increased. There is close link with drug trafficking, arms smuggling and money laundering.
We support the East Asia Summit Declaration on the Islamic State.
At the same time, comprehensive response against terrorism requires a genuinely international partnership against all terrorism. Those who believe in humanity must come together. We should also reject any linkage between religion and terrorism.
Photo Caption
[1] Neighbors across the ocean the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. John Key and the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Tony Abbott, at the East Asia Summit, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 13, 2014.