PM Modi's Russia visit, the High Seas Treaty, and a message from China
Jul 11, 2024
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Indian Express' Shubhajit Roy discusses PM Modi's Russia visit, highlighting ties with Russia. Amitabh Sinha explains the High Seas Treaty for ocean protection. Update on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks on India-China border standoff.
PM Modi's Russia visit highlighted deep strategic ties with defense focus.
High Seas Treaty aims to regulate deep ocean activities for conservation and access.
Deep dives
Significance of PM Modi's Visit to Russia
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit signified a break from the tradition of visiting neighboring countries at the start of a new term. The visit highlighted the deep strategic relationship between India and Russia due to India's dependence on Russia for defense equipment. Amid concerns over growing Russia-China relations, India emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with Russia.
Highlights of Modi-Putin Meeting
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin discussed the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the need for peace through dialogue and diplomacy. Modi expressed concern over recent attacks and called for a peaceful resolution. The meeting also addressed the issue of Indian nationals fighting for Russia, with a focus on ensuring their safe return. The discussions underscored India's diplomatic balancing act in dealing with the conflict.
Importance of High Seas Treaty
The high seas treaty aims to regulate activities in deep ocean areas, covering 64% of the ocean. It addresses the need for conservation of marine biodiversity and equitable access to genetic resources. The treaty complements the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea by introducing regulations on marine protected areas, genetic resource sharing, and environmental impact assessments for deep-sea activities.
First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy shares the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest visit to Russia and what its conclusion signals for the ties between the two nations.
Next, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha explains what the High Seas Treaty is and how it proposes to protect the open oceans (15:02).
Finally, we provide a quick update on the latest remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding the ongoing India-China border standoff (27:50).
Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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