Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired the High-Level Open debate in UN Security Council and called for the removal of barriers to legitimate maritime trade. Charing the debate on 'Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case for International Cooperation' through video conference, PM Modi said sea routes are the lifeline of international trade and the shared maritime heritage is facing many challenges. He put forward five basic principles on maritime security strategy including "settlement of maritime disputes on the basis of international law". The prosperity of all of us is dependent on the active flow of maritime trade. But this shared maritime heritage of ours is facing many challenges today," he added.

Source: dna August 09, 2021 14:26 UTC