Russian assault on Ukraine has shaken roots of worldwide order, says Kishida with PM Modi

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday described the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a “very serious” matter, saying it has “shaken” the roots of worldwide order.

The visiting chief made the feedback within the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a joint media briefing after the 14th India-Japan summit right here.

A joint assertion mentioned that Modi and Kishida, of their talks, known as for a direct cessation of violence in Ukraine, pitched for decision of the battle via dialogue apart from underscoring the significance of security and safety of nuclear services in that nation.

It mentioned the 2 leaders expressed severe concern over the battle and assessed its broader implications, notably to the Indo-Pacific area, in addition to the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Ukraine.

“We discussed the situation in Ukraine. The Russian attack on Ukraine is a very serious matter that has shaken the roots of the international system. We need to approach the matter with a strong resolve,” Kishida mentioned on the media briefing.

“I told Modi that one-sided efforts to change status quo by force can’t be allowed in any sector. We both agreed on the need for a peaceful solution to all conflicts on the basis of international law,” he added.

The joint assertion mentioned Modi and Kishida reiterated their name for an “speedy cessation of violence and famous that there was no different alternative however the path of dialogue and diplomacy for decision of the battle.

” While Japan has been severely crucial of Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, India has been pitching for decision of the battle via dialogue and diplomacy.

“The prime ministers expressed their serious concern about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and assessed its broader implications, particularly to the Indo-Pacific region,” the joint assertion issued after the talks mentioned.

“They emphasised that the contemporary global order has been built on the UN Charter, international law and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states,” it mentioned.

It mentioned the leaders underscored the significance of the security and safety of nuclear services in Ukraine and acknowledged energetic efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in direction of it.

“The leaders affirmed that they would undertake appropriate steps to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,” it added.

Modi and Kishida highlighted their dedication to working in tandem in direction of a peaceable, secure and affluent world, primarily based on a rules-based order that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries.

They additionally emphasised the necessity for all nations to hunt peaceable decision of disputes in accordance with worldwide legislation with out resorting to risk or use of pressure or any try to unilaterally change the established order.

“In this regard, they reaffirmed their common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, free from coercion,” the joint assertion mentioned.

“They shared the view that the economies of both countries in such a world would be powered by robust bilateral investment and trade flows through diversified, resilient, transparent, open, secure and predictable global supply chains that provide for economic security and prosperity of their peoples,” it mentioned.

Reaffirming that the 2 nations would proceed to work collectively to grasp the shared aims, they resolved to additional advance the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

The leaders emphasised that India and Japan, as two main powers within the Indo-Pacific area, had a shared curiosity within the security and safety of the maritime area, freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and peaceable decision of disputes with full respect.

“They reaffirmed their determination to continue prioritising the role of international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and facilitate collaboration, including in maritime security, to meet challenges against the rules-based maritime order in the East and South China Seas,” the assertion mentioned.

They emphasised the significance of non-militarisation and self-restraint.

“They further called for the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and the early conclusion of a substantive and effective Code of Conduct in the South China Sea in accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS, without prejudice to the rights and interests of all nations including those not party to these negotiations,” it mentioned.