SCO meet: Jaishankar takes veiled dig at China's BRI debt trap, exudes confidence in IMEC corridor

In a sharp dig at China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) debt trap, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that "connectivity initiatives should always respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries."

Jaishankar said, "India is keen to partner with Member States for sustainable, mutually beneficial and financially viable solutions. As we strive to improve trade within the region, we need robust connectivity and infrastructure. India has accorded utmost priority to these domains in its own developmental journey, at the same time connectivity initiatives should always respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries."