Need to avoid actions that may complicate situation: Rajnath’s veiled Message to China

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ In a veiled reference to China’s aggressive military behaviour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoiding actions that may further complicate situation will go a long way in bringing sustained regional peace.

In his address at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), Mr Singh also said terrorism remains a major scourge for the region and the world. The structures that support and sustain terrorism continue to exist, including in India’s neighbourhood, he said in an apparent reference to terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

He called for stronger commitment and need to strengthen international mechanism to fight terrorism, “jointly and vigorously”. Talking about key geo-strategic issues, the Defence Minister highlighted India’s vision for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific region based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations and peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue.