concepts of वसुधैव कुटुंबकम

 

Dr Dileep Agnihotri

Never have the Indian concepts of वसुधैव कुटुंबकम the whole world is one family and सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः all be at peace been more relevant. Today an outlook that envisages the world as a family will encourage a shared approach.

As we look at the present regional and international security. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh express India’s views and outlook on the Regional and International Security Environment. It is important for us to understand each other and respect our individual views while we strive together towards a common goal in the evolving security environment.

The Covid virus is mutating fast and testing our response as we find new variants that are more infective and potent. India is just emerging from a second wave that pushed our medical response to the limit. But the disruptive effect of the pandemic is still unfolding.The test is therefore to make sure that the world economy moves on the path of recovery and to ensure that the recovery leaves no one behind. Globally available patent free vaccines, unhindered supply chains and greater global medical capacities are some of the lines of effort that India has suggested for a combined effort. environment, new challenges to international peace and security are emerging. The multitude of challenges of today’s dynamic and interdependent world cannot be addressed with outdated systems that were designed to deal with trials of the past.India calls for a free, open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific, based upon respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and adherence to international rules and laws. India has strengthened its cooperative engagements in the Indo-Pacific based on converging visions and values for promotion of peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. Premised upon the centrality of ASEAN, India supports utilization of ASEAN-led mechanisms as important platforms for implementation of our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific.
India’s engagement with the South East Asian region, of which ASEAN has been a primary component, is based on its ‘Act East Policy’ announced by Prime Minister Narender Modi in November. Key elements of this policy are to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region through continuous engagement at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. Maritime security challenges are another area of concern to India. The Sea lanes of Communication are critical for peace, stability, prosperity and development of the Indo-Pacific region. In this regard, developments in the South China Sea have attracted attention in the region and beyond. India supports freedom of navigation, over flight, and unimpeded commerce in these international waterways.

Terrorism and radicalization are the gravest threats to peace and security that the world is facing today. India shares global concerns about terrorism and believes that, in an era when networking amongst terrorists is reaching alarming proportions, only through collective cooperation can the terror organizations and their networks be fully disrupted, the perpetrators identified and held accountable, and strong measures be undertaken against those who encourage, support and finance terrorism and provide sanctuary to terrorists.