Modi in Singapore: Asia future better if India, China work together |
Trade between India and China is growing and the two countries have shown maturity and wisdom in managing issues and ensuring a peaceful border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Singapore. The PM, who is on a three-nation tour, was delivering the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Asia and the world will have a better future if India and China worked together in trust and confidence. PM Modi asserted that an Asia of “rivalries” will hold the region back while an Asia of cooperation will shape the century. No other relationship of India has as many layers as our relations with China. We are the world`s two most populous countries and among the fastest growing economies. Our cooperation is expanding, he said.He added, “In April, a two-day informal summit with President Xi helped us cement our understanding that strong and stable relations between our two nations are an important factor for global peace and progress. Referring to regional maritime issues, Modi said India does not see the Indo-Pacific region as a strategy or as a club of limited members. India stands for a free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific region, which embraces us all in a common pursuit of progress and prosperity.
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