Moscow,
Apr 13 (IBNS): Text of Joint Communiqué
of the Eleventh Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation, the
Republic of India and the People's Republic of China:
April
13, 2012
1. The
Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation, the Republic of India and the
People's Republic of China held their 11th meeting in Moscow on 13 April 2012.
2. The
Ministers reiterated the importance attached by Russia, India and China to
their constructive cooperation in the trilateral format. They stressed that
this cooperation was not directed against any other country, was conducive to
the promotion of regional peace, security and stability and served to benefit
their peoples.
3. The
Ministers reviewed the progress in the implementation of the decisions taken at
their 10th Meeting in Wuhan, China on 14-15 November 2010.
The
Ministers underlined the importance of cooperation in the field of disaster
management and appreciated the outcome of the trilateral programme for exchange
of information and expertise on the use of geo-spatial technologies in
monitoring and forecasting flood and drought organized in Hyderabad, India on 24-26
May 2011. They also welcomed the outcome of the 4th Russia-India-China
Trilateral Expert Meeting on Disaster Management in St.Petersburg, Russia on
6-9 September 2011 and identified priorities for further cooperation in the
trilateral format.
The Ministers
welcomed the growth in trade and investment relations among the three countries
and took note of the 3rd Trilateral Business Forum in Rostov-on-Don, Russia on
21-22 September 2011.
The
Ministers noted with satisfaction that the 11th Trilateral Academic Scholars
Dialogue was convened in Beijing on 15-16 November 2011.
The
Ministers supported advancing practical cooperation in the trilateral format in
the areas of emergency response, health care, agriculture, business, energy and
innovation & high technology, acting in close coordination with efforts
made in these areas by different multilateral fora.
4. The
Ministers recognized that the world was undergoing profound changes, and the
global trend towards multipolarity was irreversible. Meanwhile, global
challenges were becoming ever more serious and complex. In this context, they
emphasized the need to find collective solutions to global challenges such as
regional conflicts, WMD proliferation, terrorism, transnational organized
crime, illicit drug trafficking, natural and man-made disasters, financial and
economic destabilization, food shortages and climate change. They noted that
the events in the Middle East and North Africa had shown that there was no
alternative to negotiations and peaceful settlement of conflicts through
concerted actions by the international community. The Ministers affirmed that
Russia, India and China intended to closely cooperate in addressing these
challenges, including by consulting among themselves in the framework of the UN
and relevant multilateral fora.
5. The
Ministers stressed the importance for the Asia-Pacific region to establish an
open and transparent security and cooperation architecture responsive to the
legitimate interests of every country in the region and built on universally
recognized norms and principles of international law, recognition of the
indivisibility of security and mutual respect and confidence.
6. The Ministers
noted that the East Asia Summits provided a promising format for dialogue on
broad strategic, political and economic issues of common interest and concern
with the aim of promoting peace, stability, and economic prosperity in East
Asia. Russia, India and China called for advancing partnership in the spirit of
network diplomacy among various regional associations, fora and dialogue
structures, such as ASEM, ASEAN, the SCO, ARF, SAARC, CICA, the ADMM-Plus and
others.
7. The
Ministers expressed deep concern over the continuing situation in Afghanistan
and stressed the importance of the international community remaining engaged in
Afghanistan. They called on the international community to deal firmly with
terrorist groups to obviate the risk of Afghanistan sliding back to being a
safe haven for terrorists and extremists, threatening the region and beyond.
The Ministers reaffirmed that Russia, India and China remained committed to a
peaceful, stable, independent and prosperous Afghanistan.
8. The
Ministers stressed the central coordinating role of the UN in promoting peace
and stability in Afghanistan. They reaffirmed readiness to closely interact on
Afghanistan in the framework of the UN and within other international fora and
regional initiatives, including the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on
Afghanistan, the Istanbul process and the SCO. In this regard they welcomed
Afghanistan's aspiration to play a larger role in these regional organizations.
The
Ministers stated that the withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force
(ISAF) should be guided by the security situation on the ground and the
capability of Afghan National Security Forces to take care of the security of
their country. The Ministers noted that ISAF should fulfill its task in
accordance with the mandates of UNSC resolutions.
9. The
Ministers proceed from the assumption that national reconciliation in
Afghanistan should take place truly under the Afghan leadership and ownership,
as laid forth in the 20 July 2010 Kabul Conference Communiqué and further
elaborated in the 5 December 2011 Bonn Conference Conclusions supported by the
Government of Afghanistan and the international community.
10. The
Ministers emphasized the urgent need for the international community to
counteract illicit drugs production in and trafficking from Afghanistan, in
line with the decisions of the Paris Pact and the SCO Anti-Drug Strategy.
11. The
Ministers firmly supported the central coordinating role of the United Nations
in maintaining international peace and security, promoting common development
and international cooperation. They reaffirmed the need for a comprehensive
reform of the UN, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more
effective, efficient and representative. Russia and China reiterated the
importance they attach to the status of India in international affairs and
support its aspiration to play a greater role in the UN.
12. The
Ministers reaffirmed that, being responsible States that possess advanced
nuclear technologies, Russia, China and India considered it as their common
task to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons and contribute actively to
strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime. They welcomed the
successful holding of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul in March 2012 and
supported the implementation of decisions contained in its Communiqué.
13. The
Ministers noted that the situation concerning Iranian nuclear issue could not
be allowed to escalate into conflict, the disastrous consequences of which
would be in no one’s interest. Iran has a crucial role to play for the peaceful
development and prosperity of a region of high political and economic
relevance, and needs to play its legitimate part as a responsible member of the
global community. The Ministers expressed concern about the situation that was
emerging around Iran’s nuclear issue. They recognized Iran’s right to peaceful
uses of nuclear energy consistent with its international obligations, and
support resolution of the issues involved through political and diplomatic
means and dialogue, including between the IAEA and Iran, and urged Iran to
comply with the provisions of the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and
extend its full cooperation to the IAEA. The Ministers expressed the hope that
the P5+1 meeting on 14 April 2012 would yield positive results.
14. The
Ministers expressed deep concern over DPRK’s launch and called for maximum
restraint from any move which could lead to escalation of tension on the Korean
Peninsula.
The
Ministers affirmed the importance of the proper resolution of the nuclear issue
of the Korean Peninsula through political and diplomatic means and called on
all parties concerned for further work aimed at the earliest resumption of the
Six-Party Talks, with a view to achieving the goals set in the Joint Statement
of the People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
Russia, the Republic of Korea, the US and Japan of 19 September 2005.
15. The
Ministers reiterated strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations and stressed that there can be no justification for any acts of
terrorism on any grounds. Acknowledging that terrorism is a common challenge
that requires the strongest collective action by the global community to combat
it, they reaffirmed the action must be taken not only against the perpetrators
of terrorist attacks but also against their supporters and sponsors.
16. The
Ministers underlined the necessity of assisting other UN member states in
better implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and
increasing the number of parties to the UN anti-terrorism conventions, and
promoting the implementation of Security Council resolutions, in particular
Resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). They emphasized the support to the
Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee activity and reinforcement of the
capacities of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in key
areas related to countering the threat of terrorism.
17. The
Ministers expressed concern over the increasing use of information and
communication technologies in ways threatening the security of nations as also
international peace and security. In this context, the Ministers noted the need
for the international community to formulate relevant norms and rules.
18. In
the context of developments in the Middle East and North Africa, the Ministers
reaffirmed commitment to finding solutions to crises confronting the region's
countries within a legal framework and only through peaceful means, without
outside interference inconsistent with the purposes and principles of the
Charter of the United Nations.
19. The
Ministers emphasized strong commitment of their States to the principles of
sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and
resolutely called for peaceful settlement of the crisis in that country through
joint renunciation of violence by all sides and Syrian-led inclusive political
process.
The
Ministers expressed support for the efforts of Mr. Kofi Annan as the Joint
Special Envoy of the UN – Arab League, including his proposal for early
deployment of the UN observer mission.
20. The
Ministers reaffirmed strong commitment to achieving a comprehensive, just and
lasting settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict on the basis of the universally
recognized international legal framework, including the relevant UN Security
Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, and the Arab Peace Initiative.
21. The
Ministers noted that the process of recovery from the global financial and
economic crisis had been uneven. Emerging markets and developing countries were
becoming the driving forces for the growth of global economy. The Ministers
agreed that major economies should in a precise and timely manner coordinate
efforts to facilitate the strong, sustainable and balanced global growth. They
expressed particular concern over persisting development gap between the North
and the South, and stressed that steps to reduce this gap could enhance global
growth.
22. The
Ministers of India and China welcomed the accession of the Russian Federation
to the WTO, which would make the organization more representative and
strengthen the rule-based multilateral trading system.
The
Ministers noted the need for all countries to take specific steps to counter
any form of protectionism and to strive to achieve a comprehensive and
successful outcome of the WTO Doha Round in line with its developmental
mandate.
23. The
Ministers reiterated the role of the Group of 20 as the major forum for
international economic cooperation. They emphasized that the goal of reform of
international financial institutions was to achieve, inter-alia, equitable
distribution of voting power between developed and developing countries. India
and China expressed their strong support for Russia's Chairmanship of the Group
of 20 in 2013.
24. The
Ministers welcomed the outcomes of the 17th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC
(COP-17/CMP7) held in Durban, South Africa in December 2011. The Ministers
expressed confidence that the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012 would provide an important
opportunity for the international community to promote global cooperation in
sustainable development.
25. The
Ministers welcomed the outcome of the Fourth BRICS Summit held in New Delhi,
India, on 29 March 2012, which demonstrated the growing stature and weight of
this group.
26. The
Ministers commended the consultations among the directors of the respective
departments of Russian, Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministries that took place
on 12 July 2011, and agreed to hold such exchanges on a regular basis.
27. The
Foreign Ministers of Russia and China appreciated the constructive engagement
of India with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its willingness to play
a greater role in the SCO.
28. The
Ministers of India and China thanked the Minister of Russia for the warm
hospitality and excellent arrangements for the 11th meeting of the Foreign
Ministers.
29. The
Ministers decided to hold the next Ministerial meeting in India.
Moscow
April 13, 2012
India
Blooms News Service
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