PM Modi's Statement At UN Security Council Meet, Says, Five Principles Required For Global Maritime Security

On August 9, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a UN Security Council debate, he proposed five principles to ensure global maritime security. These included responsible connectivity & peaceful resolution of disputes. The debate was joined by US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The presidency of the Security Council is held by India for August. This was the first standalone discussion on maritime security by the body. PM Modi became the first Indian premier to chair a meeting of the Security Council. He called for a cooperative framework to deal with maritime disputes, climate change and natural disasters. Watch the video to know about the five principles proposed by PM Modi to develop a roadmap for global maritime security.