PM Modi touched upon terrorism, South China Sea, natural disasters and more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 11th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Laos and following are the key takeaways.
Terrorism
"Terrorism is most serious challenge to open and pluralistic societies. Combating it requires collective effort."
"We need to target not only the terrorists but also their entire supporting ecosystem."
"Our strongest action should be reserved for those state actors who employ terrorism as an instrument of State Policy."
"There's one country in our neighbourhood whose competitive advantage rests solely in producing and exporting terrorism. This export is reducing space for peace & increasing space for violence and, putting at risk peace and prosperity of all."
"We are willing to take concrete steps to enhance co-operation in cyber security, de-radicalisation and Counter Terrorism."
On South China Sea
"Sea lanes of communication passing through South China Sea are main arteries of global merchandise trade."
"India supports freedom of navigation, over flight, and unimpeded commerce, based on principles of international law."
"We also believe that the threat or use of force to resolve disputes would complicate matters affecting peace and stability."
Digital connectivity
"Seamless digital connectivity between India and SE Asia is a shared objective. India committed to Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity."
Natural Disasters
"Natural Disasters a common challenge and joint priority. India will host Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in November.
Trade
"India committed to supporting realisation of RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership). India can also play important role in APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) for deepening ongoing economic integration in the region."
Weaponry
"Remain committed, including through membership of export control regimes and to pursuing total and verifiable elimination of weapons of mass destruction."
Additionally, he said he was "happy to convey that Nalanda University has been inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage site in July 2016".
"India will remain steadfast in shared pursuit of regional, strategic political and economic priorities within EAS framework," the PM concluded.
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