Thick smoke rises from explosion in southern Lebanon. (Ministry of Public Transport)
The Middle East is burning. After Iran launched the attack, Israel formulated a counterattack plan. This simply means more gunpowder will be mixed in the air in the Middle East. India is paying close attention to this situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Friday. It says we are monitoring the situation closely. Expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line. Everyone should respect the integrity of the United Nations. Appropriate measures should also be taken to ensure the safety of United Nations peacekeepers. The “Blue Line” separates Lebanon from Israel and the Golan Heights.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi said at the 19th East Asia Summit that solutions to problems cannot come from the battlefield. The Prime Minister said the ongoing conflicts in many countries around the world have had the most negative impact on countries in the Southern Hemisphere. Eurasia and West Asia should restore peace and stability as soon as possible.
Maritime activities should be governed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Prime Minister Modi said that peace, security and stability in the South China Sea are in the interest of the entire Indo-Pacific region. We believe that maritime activities should be governed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Freedom of navigation and airspace is also important. For this purpose, a strong and effective code of conduct should be developed. The foreign policies of regional countries should not be curbed.
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Prime Minister Modi said our thinking should be progressive rather than expansionist. I come from the Buddhist land. I have said time and time again that this is not an era of war. Problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. Territorial integrity and international law must be respected. We should emphasize dialogue and diplomacy.
Terrorism is a serious challenge facing the world
Prime Minister Modi said that India will continue to contribute in this direction while fulfilling the responsibility of ‘Vishwabandhu’. Terrorism is a serious challenge facing the world. To solve this problem, we must unite and work together. We must further strengthen mutual cooperation in the fields of cyber, maritime, aerospace and other fields.
