Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (August 29, 2025) that working of India and China together is important to bring stability in the global economic system. He also said that India is ready to pursue bilateral relations from a strategic and long -term perspective, on the basis of mutual respect, interest and sensitivity.

In an interview to ‘The Yomuri Shimbuna’ during his visit to Japan, the Prime Minister said that being two neighbors and the two largest countries in the world, stable, predicted and friendly relations between India and China can have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.

Information about conversation with China

On the question on the importance of reforming relations with China, Modi said, ‘I will go to Tianjin from here on the invitation of President Xi Chinfing, where I will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Sangathan (SCO) summit. Since my meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year, there has been continuous and positive progress in our bilateral relations.

He said that stable, predicted and cordial bilateral relations between India and China as two neighbors and the world’s two largest nations could have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity. He said that it is also important for a multi -polar Asia and multipolar world.

Stability objective in global economic system

Modi said, “Given the current instability in the world economy, it is necessary to work together of two big economies like India and China, so that stability can be brought in the global economic system.” He said that India is ready to extend bilateral relations from a strategic and long -term perspective on the basis of mutual respect, interest and sensitivity and to increase strategic dialogue to address the development challenges of the two countries.

On the concept of ‘uninterrupted and open Hind-Pacific’ by the Government of Japan, Prime Minister Modi said that there is a deep harmony in the thinking of India and Japan in this regard, which can also be seen in India’s ‘Vision Ocean’ and the initiative of the Indian-Pacific Oceans.

Honoring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries

He said that both India and Japan are committed to such peaceful, prosperous and stable Hind-Pacific region, where all countries are respected for terrible integrity and sovereignty. The Prime Minister said, “There are strong and comprehensive relations with the countries of our two countries, the Hind-Pacific region and we both communicate with some of them in multilateral formats to give expression to our shared objectives.”

On a recent conversation with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi said that India has always taken the principle and human stance on this struggle, which has been appreciated by both President Vladimir Putin and President Volodimir Jailonski.

Emphasis on finding solutions through diplomacy

Modi said, ‘Both leaders talked to me and shared their views on the events related to the struggle. I reiterated India’s theoretical and sustainable attitude and insisted on finding solutions through dialogue and diplomacy. I have already indicated that India is ready to support all such efforts, whose purpose is to find a peaceful solution to the struggle.

Modi said, “I believe that on the basis of our good relations with both sides, including the main stakeholders, we can strengthen the efforts dedicated to the restoration of quick and permanent peace in Ukraine.” Emphasizing the importance of ‘Global South’, Prime Minister Modi said that the global community has committed to create a more equitable world by achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030.

‘Global South’ has to face challenges

He said, ‘If we have to fulfill this commitment, then Global South will have to give priority. In the highly connected world among themselves, we have seen a serious impact on the global South of disruption in epidemic, conflicts and supply chains. Global South means those countries that are either developing or emerging economies. These countries have more population, but lacks resources and technological development.

Modi said that ‘Global South’ is still facing many challenges like global rule, climate change, food and energy security, debt and financial pressure, which affect their development priorities. Being a member of ‘Global South’, we understand these concerns and their impact on the lives of common people well. We have made every effort to bring them to the center of the global agenda.

African Union joined during G20 chairmanship

Prime Minister Modi said that all global efforts like Mission Life, Anti-Anti-Disaster Infrastructure Alliance (CDRI), International Solar Alliance, Global Biofuel Alliance have been aimed at promoting the interests of ‘Global South’. The African Union was included in it during India’s G20 chairmanship, which gave a voice to the aspirations of ‘Global South’.

He said that in the same way, India is actively working for the interests of ‘Global South’ in ‘BRICS’ (BRICS). ‘BRICS’ is a group of countries with emerging economy, which were earlier Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but now it has joined more countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Iran.

Development and progress of countries of the Indian region

Prime Minister Modi said that India gives importance to its association with ‘BRICS’, which has emerged as a valuable platform for consultation and cooperation. This has promoted mutual understanding on issues related to shared interests of emerging economies.

In the context of ‘Quad’ (QUAD), Modi said that under this platform, work has been done for the development and progress of the countries of the Indo-Pacific region. ‘Quad’ is a strategic partnership group between India, America, Japan and Australia, aimed at promoting an independent, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific sector.

‘Quad’ emerged as a power of global interests

The Prime Minister said, ‘India has been continuously demanding that immediate and overall reforms be made in global multilateral institutions, so that they can better reflect the current geopolitical and economic realities. In the last two decades, since the establishment in 2004, ‘Quad’ has emerged as a power of global interests and has been successful in giving positive results for the people of the Indian region.

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