India Refuses to Support BRI at SCO Summit. Here's Why | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses India's position at the recent SEO Summit hosted by Prime Minister Modi, where leaders from China, Pakistan, and Russia were present. The joint statement, called the New Delhi Declaration, highlighted differences between India and China, particularly regarding China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which India opposes due to sovereignty concerns and regional implications. India also refrained from supporting a development strategy for 2030, as it was perceived to be aligned with Chinese interests. The analysis underscores India's strategic stance to counterbalance China's influence in Central Asia by remaining involved in the SEO.
Takeaways
- 🌍 The SCO Summit, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Modi, included leaders from China, Pakistan, and Russia, resulting in the New Delhi declaration.
- 🐘 There were notable differences between India and China during the summit, with Pakistan also having its own issues with India.
- 🚫 India did not support China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as it undercuts India's regional position and violates its sovereignty, particularly through projects in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- 🛣️ The joint statement showed that all SCO members except India reaffirmed support for the BRI.
- 🗣️ Prime Minister Modi emphasized that connectivity projects should not violate territorial integrity, signaling India's firm stance against the BRI.
- 🇨🇳 China's BRI is a significant project for President Xi Jinping, but India's consistent opposition has been a setback for Beijing.
- ⛔ India also chose not to support the SCO's 2030 development strategy, which was seen as being influenced by China's agenda.
- 🔗 The strategy included the Global Development Initiative proposed by Xi Jinping in 2021, which India did not endorse.
- 📉 The script highlights friction within the SCO and suggests that India's presence in the organization helps limit China's influence in Central Asia.
- 🔍 India's involvement in the SCO is portrayed as a strategic move to prevent unchecked Chinese dominance in the region.
Q & A
What is the New Delhi declaration?
-The New Delhi declaration is a joint statement released at the end of the SEO Summit hosted by Prime Minister Modi. It reflects the outcomes and agreements of the summit, including support for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by most member countries.
Which countries supported China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the New Delhi declaration?
-Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan supported China's Belt and Road Initiative in the New Delhi declaration. India did not support it.
Why does India oppose China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
-India opposes China's Belt and Road Initiative because it undermines India's position in the region and violates India's sovereignty. The BRI includes projects in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which India considers part of its own territory.
What was Prime Minister Modi's stance on connectivity projects during the summit?
-Prime Minister Modi emphasized that connectivity projects must not violate territorial integrity, reflecting India's position against China's Belt and Road Initiative.
How has India historically responded to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
-India has consistently opposed the Belt and Road Initiative, boycotting the first Belt and Road Forum in 2017. India sees the BRI as a threat to its sovereignty and regional influence.
What was the significance of the Doklam standoff between India and China?
-The Doklam standoff occurred shortly after India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum in 2017, leading to a military standoff at the tri-junction between India, China, and Bhutan. The situation was widely seen as Chinese payback for India's stance against the BRI.
Why did India refuse to sign the SEO's development strategy for 2030?
-India refused to sign the SEO's development strategy for 2030 because it was influenced by Chinese agenda, including the Global Development Initiative proposed by Xi Jinping, which India decided not to support.
What is the Global Development Initiative, and why did India not support it?
-The Global Development Initiative is a proposal by Xi Jinping in 2021 aimed at promoting global economic development. India did not support it because it is aligned with China's strategic interests, which India opposes.
How does India's participation in the SEO impact China's influence in Central Asia?
-India's participation in the SEO helps limit China's influence in Central Asia. By being part of the organization, India can counterbalance China's strategic initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative.
What might happen to the SEO's joint statements if India were not a member?
-If India were not a member of the SEO, joint statements might be more heavily influenced by Chinese interests, potentially reflecting Xi Jinping's strategic vision without opposition.
Outlines
🇮🇳 The New Delhi Declaration and India's Strategic Stance
The script discusses the SEO Summit hosted by Prime Minister Modi, where leaders from China, Pakistan, and Russia participated. The summit concluded with the New Delhi declaration, a joint statement that highlighted differences between India and other members, particularly China. A key point of contention was the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) led by China, which India refused to support due to concerns over its sovereignty and regional position. India's opposition is rooted in the BRI's projects in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which violate India's territorial integrity. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that connectivity should not compromise territorial sovereignty, marking India's clear stance against the BRI.
🇨🇳 China's Belt and Road Initiative: A Grand Yet Contested Vision
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is described as Xi Jinping's ambitious plan to dominate global trade routes. The BRI has faced opposition, most notably from India, which boycotted the first Belt and Road Forum in 2017. India's absence was a significant blow to Xi Jinping, leading to tensions between the two nations, such as the Doklam standoff. The script highlights how China has used various strategies, including force and diplomacy, to push the BRI forward. Despite these efforts, the initiative has lost momentum, particularly after the pandemic, with some countries like Italy considering withdrawing from it.
🌍 The SEO Development Strategy and India's Resistance
The script addresses the SCO's adoption of a development strategy for 2030, which India refused to sign due to its alignment with Chinese interests. The strategy included the Global Development Initiative proposed by Xi Jinping in 2021. India's refusal to support these documents reflects its broader resistance to China's influence within the SCO. The New Delhi declaration subtly acknowledges India's stance by referring to the strategy as being supported by 'interested member states,' indicating that not all members, including India, were on board. This highlights the underlying friction within the SCO and India's strategic importance in balancing China's growing influence in Central Asia.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡SEO Summit
💡New Delhi Declaration
💡Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
💡China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
💡Doklam Standoff
💡Galwan Valley Escalation
💡Global Development Initiative
💡Territorial Integrity
💡Xi Jinping
💡Strategic Rivalry
Highlights
Prime Minister Modi hosted the SEO Summit with leaders from China, Pakistan, and Russia in attendance.
The New Delhi declaration was released at the end of the summit.
India did not support the joint statement's reaffirmation of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
India has never supported China's BRI due to concerns over regional influence and sovereignty violations.
The BRI includes projects in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which India considers a violation of its territorial integrity.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that connectivity projects must not violate territorial integrity in his opening remarks.
China's first Belt and Road Forum in 2017 was boycotted by India.
Following India's boycott, a standoff occurred at the tri-junction between India, China, and Bhutan.
The 2017 standoff ended ahead of the BRICS Summit, but tensions resurfaced in 2020 in the Galwan Valley.
In September 2020, China agreed to disengage from certain points in Ladakh.
China is determined to get India on board with the BRI through various means.
The COVID-19 pandemic has stalled many BRI investments and projects.
Some countries, like Italy, are considering leaving the BRI.
India also refused to support the SEO's development strategy for 2030 due to Chinese influence.
India's participation in the SEO aims to limit China's influence in Central Asia.
Transcripts
yesterday we told you about the SEO
Summit Prime Minister Modi hosted it
leaders from China Pakistan and Russia
were in attendance at the end of it they
released a joint statement it's called
the New Delhi declaration
what looks like New Delhi is not too
happy about it or at least parts of it
there was one obvious elephant in the
room the differences between India and
China
now there are differences with Pakistan
as well well let's stick to the members
that matter the joint statement
reaffirms support for China's belt and
Road initiative but one country stayed
away and that country was India
take a look at the statement this is
what it says reaffirming their support
for China's Bri initiative Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan Pakistan Russia Tajikistan
and Uzbekistan note the ongoing work to
jointly implement this project all
members except India supported it
and there's nothing new about this
position India has never supported
China's belt and Road initiative one
because it undercuts India's position in
the region and two because it violates
India's sovereignty you see the Bri has
multiple projects in Pakistan it's
called the cpeg the China Pakistan
economic Corridor some of those projects
are in Pakistan occupied Kashmir so
naturally India does not support it
Prime Minister Modi made that position
clear in his opening remarks he said
connectivity cannot violate territorial
Integrity listen to this
foreign
foreign
's favorite project his grand plan to
dominate the world
in 2017 he organized the first belt and
Road Forum it was planned meticulously
around 30 heads of state and government
flew in so did top bosses of the World
Bank the IMF and the World Trade
Organization it was XI jinping's moment
to shine
but guess who boycotted that meeting
India
new delhi's absence was a big setback to
Xi Jinping and the very next month
doklam happened China began deploying
soldiers and equipment at the
tri-junction between India China and
Bhutan the standoff lasted more than two
months many say it was payback for
India's belt and Road snap
the standoff ended ahead of The brics
Summit in China there was speculation
that Prime Minister Modi could skip so
Beijing agreed to defuse the situation
but in 2020 there was another escalation
the one in the Galvan Valley
the standoff is yet to be diffused the
one in galwan
but there was a repeat of 2017 last year
in September China agreed to disengage
from certain points in ladakh not all of
them but some of them
days later the SEO Summit took place in
Uzbekistan Prime Minister Modi came face
to face with President Xi Jinping and my
point is this China is very invested in
the Belton Road and it's willing to use
every trick in the book to get India on
board Force diplomacy trickery
especially in the current situation the
Bri has lost team since the Wuhan virus
pandemic the Investments have stalled
the projects have been delayed so some
countries are even looking to leave the
Forum countries like Italy their new
government is all set to quit the Bri so
China needs to inject momentum into
she's pet project but if they're betting
on India it's a useless bet we told you
how New Delhi refused to support Bri in
the joint statement but that was not the
only difference of opinion the SEO also
came up with a development strategy for
for 2030. once again India did not sign
on why because it was riddled with
Chinese agenda I'll give you examples
it talked about the global development
initiative it was proposed by Xi Jinping
in 2021
India decided not to support that
document
look at what the New Delhi declaration
says about it the SEO considers
considers it important to ensure the
implementation of the economic
development strategy 2030 adopted by
interested member states
not all member states interested member
states all of this signals the friction
within the SEO at the same time it shows
why India must hang on to it if the
joint statement looks like this when
India is the president imagine what it
will look like without India on board
probably like the Xi Jinping thought
so India's presence in the SEO is not
about Aiming High it's about limiting
China's March into Central Asia
yesterday's Summit and Joint statement
reflect that attitude
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