Nueva Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that India and China should participate in a “healthy and natural” competition while guaranteeing that differences do not become disputes. Speaking about India-China relations during the podcast with Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the deep historical ties between the two nations and stressed the need for dialogue about discord.
“Our approach is to ensure that differences do not become disputes. Instead of discord, we emphasize dialogue,” said Prime Minister Modi, added that the recent border tensions They are heading to restore normality.
When addressing past conflicts, including the 2020 border confrontation, Prime Minister Modi recognized tensions, but pointed out that his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has led to progress. “After my meeting with President XI, we have seen a return to normal at the border. We are working to restore the conditions of how they were before 2020,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi also reflected on the historical role of India and China in global trade and cultural exchange, stating that both nations “have learned each other for centuries” and once were economic powers together. He stressed that “competition is not bad, but it should never become conflict.”
In the broader geopolitical panorama, Modi expressed concern about the increase in global tensions, including conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and relations between the United States and China. He criticized the inefficiency of international organizations in conflict prevention, stating: “Institutions such as the UN are not fulfilling their roles.”
Asking for cooperation on expansionism, Prime Minister Modi urged nations to focus on a development -driven approach. “The world is interconnected and interconnected. No one can be alone. The prudent choice for all is to put aside the conflict and move towards cooperation,” he said, waiting for a return to global stability.
