Prime Minister's opening statement at the 9th working session of the G7 Summit

Today we heard from President Zelensky. I also met him yesterday. I do not consider the current situation as an issue of politics or economy. I believe it is an issue of humanity, an issue of human values. We have said from the beginning, that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way .And to solve this situation, we will try as much as possible, whatever can be done from India.

global peace, stability and prosperity are the common objectives of all of us. In today's inter-connected world, tension in any one region affects all countries. And, developing countries, which have limited resources, are most affected. Due to the current global situation, the maximum and most profound effects of the food, fuel and fertilizer crisis are being suffered by these countries.

It is a matter of thinking, why do we have to talk about peace and stability in different forums? Why is the UN, which was started with the idea of ​​establishing peace, not successful in preventing conflicts today? Why, even the definition of terrorism has not been accepted in the UN? If one introspects, one thing is clear. The institutions created in the last century are not in line with the system of the twenty-first century. They do not reflect the realities of the present. That is why it is necessary that reforms should be implemented in big institutions like the UN. They will also have to become the voice of the Global South. Otherwise, we will only keep talking about ending the conflicts. The UN and the Security Council will remain just a talk shop.


It is necessary that all countries respect the UN Charter, International Law and Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of all countries. Raise voice together against unilateral attempts to change the status quo. India has always been of the opinion that any tension, any Disputes should be resolved peacefully, through dialogue. And if a solution is found by law, it should be accepted. And in this spirit, India resolved its land and maritime boundary dispute with Bangladesh.

In India, and here in Japan, Lord Buddha has been followed for thousands of years. There is no problem in the modern age, whose solution we cannot find in the teachings of Buddha. The war, unrest and instability that the world is facing today, Buddha had already given the solution centuries ago.

Lord Buddha has said:

Nahi veren verani, 
Samman Tidh Udasan, 
Awaren Ch Sammanti, 
S Dhammo Sannatan.

That is, enmity does not calm enmity. Enmity is pacified by affinity.

In this spirit, we should move forward together with everyone.