On China’s Belt and Road, how Jaishankar reiterated India’s longstanding, consistent position | Explained News,The Indian Express
The Belt and Road Initiative is a massive multinational, multi-modal connectivity infrastructure project promoted by China. India does not support the BRI, and has declined to join the project.
Will unlock the economic potential of this region in which Chabahar port and the International North South Transport Corridor could become enablers. Connectivity projects should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and respect international law.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 1, 2022
Jaishankar’s statement is seen as a reference to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive multinational, multi-modal connectivity infrastructure project promoted by China. India does not support the BRI, and has declined to join the project.
A joint communique issued at the end of Tuesday’s meeting said Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their support for China’s BRI and to work jointly to implement the project.
The major reason India opposes BRI is because it passes through Indian territory that is illegally held by Pakistan.
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