**PM Modi stresses on respecting sovereignty and regional integrity in connectivity projects**
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), took a veiled dig at China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
– PM Modi emphasized the importance of connectivity projects but also highlighted the need to respect the sovereignty and regional integrity of other countries.
– He stated that strong connectivity is crucial for the progress of any region as it enhances mutual trade and fosters mutual trust.
– However, he stressed that it is essential to uphold the basic principles of the SCO charter, particularly respecting the sovereignty and regional integrity of the member states.
– India has consistently objected to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as part of the BRI, as it passes through the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) region.
– Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, during a media briefing, reiterated PM Modi’s stance on connectivity projects and the importance of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
– Kwatra also mentioned that India’s position on the BRI has been clear and that connectivity initiatives should align with these principles.
– PM Modi also took a swipe at Pakistan for supporting terrorism, stating that it poses a threat to regional and global peace.
– He urged SCO members to call out countries supporting cross-border terrorism as part of their state policy.
– The Prime Minister’s remarks come in the backdrop of ongoing tensions between India and China over the border dispute in the Ladakh region.
– PM Modi’s emphasis on respecting sovereignty and regional integrity aligns with India’s stance on the BRI and its objection to the CPEC.
*Source: Times of India*
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