India’s growing stature in ASEAN countries has worried China. Chinese media South China Morning Post also published a detailed report about this. In fact, according to the survey released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has expressed confidence in India. Representatives of 10 ASEAN countries said that after the European Union and Japan, they would prefer to choose India in response to US-China tensions.
Raised the status of G-20 from ASEAN countries
India’s status in the world has increased in recent years. The whole world listens carefully to the voice of India’s leadership in the G-20 summit this year. India has become a big hope for countries feeling threatened by China in the world. There is apprehension in ASEAN countries about China’s expansionist policies, while the effect of India’s growing power and global trust is being seen.
The international meeting for the G-20 at the invitation of India saw two stark contrasts on the same stage. On the one hand, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also participated in the meeting, while on the other hand, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also participated. It was attended by representatives of countries from all over the world.
China is worried about the survey report
According to a report by the South China Morning Post, India’s stature has increased significantly among ASEAN countries. The basis of this report is the same survey, about which you have read above.
According to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey, India’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has impressed the world. India’s approval rating has also increased from 5.1 to 11.3 in the report. India, admired for its foreign policy, is being seen by the ASEAN countries as their strategic partner. India’s role in encircling China is being considered the most important.
China’s confrontation with America and Japan has also come to the fore, which is expected to turn into a war. India sent submarine INS Sindhu to Indonesia amid rising tensions over the South China Sea. Due to this the fear of India increased further. According to foreign policy experts, ASEAN countries hope that India can become their strength against China.
India’s international image is changing rapidly: Claudia
Claudia Chia, a research analyst at the South Asian Research Institute at the National University of Singapore, says India’s neutral stance on the Ukraine dispute has played a role in boosting its confidence, as several Southeast Asian countries have also publicly condemned Russia. . , , is avoided. Opted for.
The eyes of the world on India’s diplomacy
The way India has spoken on global issues, it has attracted the attention of the whole world. The special thing is that this time India is presiding over the G20. In such a situation, the eyes of the world are fixed on India’s diplomacy.