Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia during his address at a session on "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity" at the G7 summit in Evian, France.
"We welcome the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia. This conflict has caused loss of life and property for our friendly countries in West Asia. The disruption of maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz has harmed the global economy," PM Modi said this week, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
"International partnerships and global solidarity can only be meaningful if we work together to address shared challenges," he added.
According to Prime Minister Modi, India firmly believes that lasting solutions to the ongoing tensions and conflicts in various parts of the world are possible only through dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation.
Highlighting the severe human and economic toll of instability in the Strait of Hormuz, the Prime Minister strongly advocated safeguarding international maritime trade routes.
"Many Indian civilians have lost their lives. The safety of seafarers, who connect all countries through global maritime trade, is our responsibility. We must ensure that sea lanes remain safe, and seafarers can carry out their work without fear," the Prime Minister stressed during his address. He said that "India is fully prepared to work together with all partners on these issues".
'West Asia crisis will hit Global South for years'Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the four-month-long war in West Asia resulted in disruption in the supply of fuel, fertilizer, and food while pointing out that the conflict’s impact will continue in the Global South. Addressing the G7 outreach summit in Evian, PM Modi said, “The disruptions in fuel, fertilizer and food supply chains caused by the crisis in West Asia will continue to impact the Global South for a considerable period." He also urged international financial institutions to help the “most vulnerable countries" as they “should not be left to bear the burden of crises alone". |
