Rajnath bats for Buddhist doctrine of peaceful co-existence at ASEAN meeting

Vientiane: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged nations to follow the Buddhist doctrine of peaceful co-existence at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Loas.

“The Buddhist doctrine of peaceful co-existence must be embraced more closely by all the nations as the world is increasingly getting polarised into blocks and camps which is leading to increasing strain on the established world order,” said the Defence Minister while addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus forum in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Rajnath Singh added that India stands for freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to international law for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

“India has always advocated and practised dialogue for resolving complex international issues. This commitment to open communication and peaceful negotiation is evident in India’s approach to a wide range of international challenges, from border disputes to trade agreements,” the Defence Minister said.

He added that an open dialogue promotes trust, understanding, and cooperation, laying the foundation for sustainable partnerships.

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