New Delhi: India on Tuesday once again refused to support China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and became the only country in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) not to support the project. A declaration issued at the end of the India-hosted virtual summit of the grouping said Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan reiterated their support to the BRI.
“Reaffirming their support for China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI) initiative, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan agreed to jointly implement the project. , including efforts to link the Eurasian Economic Union and the creation of the BRI,” it said. It added, “They called for a gradual increase in the share of national currencies in mutual settlements by interested member states spoke in favor of implementing the roadmap for
The declaration states that the member states will undertake projects aimed at ensuring the implementation of the SCO Economic Development Strategy 2030 adopted by the “interested member states” and promoting cooperation in the areas of digital economy, high technology and modernization of existing international routes. It is also important to ensure Road and Rail Transport.
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In his opening remarks at the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need to promote connectivity, but stressed that while making such efforts, the basic principles of the SCO Charter, especially the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states, must be respected. It is necessary to respect
The summit, chaired by PM Modi, was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders of the grouping.
He said, “Strong connectivity is important for the progress of any region. Better connectivity not only enhances mutual trade but also fosters mutual trust.” PM Modi said, “However, in these efforts it is necessary to uphold the basic principles of the SCO Charter, especially respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the member states.”
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The declaration stated that the member states intend to broaden and deepen cooperation for sustainable socio-economic development and to improve the well-being and living standards of the people in the SCO region.
It added, “They consider it important to ensure the implementation of the SCO Economic Development Strategy 2030, adopted by interested member states, and other joint programs and projects aimed at promoting cooperation.”
The priority areas identified under the Economic Development Strategy are digital economy, high technology and innovation, modernization of existing international routes for road and rail transport, multimodal transport corridors and logistics hubs, finance and investment, energy and food security, reliability, flexible and Are. Diversified supply chains and industrial collaboration.
On Afghanistan, the declaration stated that the member states believe that an “early resolution” of the situation in Afghanistan is one of the most important factors in preserving and strengthening security and stability within the SCO region.
It said, “They advocate for making Afghanistan an independent, neutral, united, democratic and peaceful state free from terrorism, war and drugs.”