External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday called on the international community to be robust in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and dismantle terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks.
“Be robust in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, dismantle terror sanctuaries and UN-proscribed terrorism financing networks and tackle cybercrime. #ARF can make a difference,” Jaishankar posted on X about his address at the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Laos’ capital Vientiane.
He said COVID, conflict and climate highlight the world’s predicament today. “Solutions can only emerge through Cooperation – economic, political, technological and connectivity,” he said.
“Neither the deployment of new technologies nor the interdependence of globalisation must be unfairly leveraged. Only international cooperation can ensure that the global commons is secure and global goods are delivered,” he said.
The EAM said the Quad complements ASEAN-led mechanisms in their effort to make the region stable, secure and prosperous through the delivery of people-centric benefits.
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In November 2017, India, Japan, the US, and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.
The South China Sea lies at the junction between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. China claims most of the South China Sea as its own, while The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counterclaims over the maritime area. Jaishankar also said India remains steadfast in its commitment to contributing to ARF activities over the coming years.
With inputs from agencies.
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Jaishankar calls for global action to dismantle terror sanctuaries at ASEAN meet
