PM Modi's US Visit: 'Resolve disputes with diplomacy and dialogue, not war...' PM in WSJ interview
"We have a core belief in respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, observing the rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes. At the same time, India is fully prepared and committed to protect its sovereignty and dignity," Prime Minister Modi said in an interview with the Wall Street Journey before his arrival in the United States for his maiden State visit.
FollowPrime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that India is fully prepared and committed to protecting its sovereignty and dignity. In an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journey before his arrival in the United States for his maiden State visit, Prime Minister Modi said that disputes should be resolved with 'diplomacy and dialogue', not war.
In his interview, the Prime Minister said: "We have a core belief in respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity, observing the rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes. At the same time, India is fully prepared and committed to protect its sovereignty and dignity. All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries. Disputes should be resolved with 'diplomacy and dialogue', not war."
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Talking about the India-United States relationship, Prime Minister Modi said that an unprecedented level of trust exists between the leaders of India and the US. While touching upon relations with China, Prime Minister Modi made it clear that India's topmost priority is peace.
"For normal bilateral ties with China, peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential. Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace. The world has full confidence that India’s topmost priority is peace. There has to be an 'evaluation of the current membership' of the council 'and the world should be asked if it wants India to be there'. India will do whatever it can and supports all genuine efforts to bring an end to the conflict and ensure enduring peace and stability." he said.
"India deserves a much higher, deeper and wider profile and role. We do not see India as supplanting any country. We see this process as India gaining its rightful position in the world. The world today is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. To create resilience, there should be more diversification in supply chains." he added.
"I present my country to the world as my country is, and myself, as I am. I am the first prime minister to be born in free India, “And that’s why my thought process, my conduct, and what I say and do, is inspired and influenced by my country’s attributes and traditions. I derive my strength from it,” Prime Minister further said.
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