Battlefield Is Not The Answer To Global Problems: PM Modi At East Asia Summit [Video]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that conflicts in the world cannot be solved by battlefield but by respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws.

Addressing the 19th East Asia Summit, PM Modi said: “The countries of the Global South are facing the most negative impact of the conflicts in different regions of the world. Everyone wants restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible whether it is Eurasia or West Asia.”

Denouncing battle to solve the conflicts, he said: “I come from the land of the Buddha, and I have said repeatedly that this is not an age for war. Keeping a humanitarian perspective, dialogue and diplomacy must be given priority.”

He said: “Our approach should be of evolution and not expansionism”.

Sources said PM Modi was the first leader to be asked to address the East Asia Summit after the host and incoming chair, in recognition of India’s role and …