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PRESS RELEASE
1272-02-06-2005
Following is the text of the Joint Communique:
The fourth informal trilateral meeting between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Republic of India and the People's Republic of China took place in Vladivostok on June 2, 2005.
The ministers reaffirmed that Russia, India and China share a common approach towards the main issues of world development in the 21st century and spoke in favor of a democratization of international relations aimed at building a just international order, at the base of which the observance of the rules of international law, equality and mutual respect, cooperation and advancement towards multilaterality should lie. The ministers also stressed that the UN as the most universal international organization should play the central role in achieving this objective. They consented that there exists an objective need for a comprehensive reform of the UN, including the Security Council, so the Organization would more fully reflect the realities of the contemporary world and perform its functions more effectively.
The ministers declared the intention of Russia, India and China to cooperate in the trilateral format in the struggle against new threats and challenges. They stressed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and irrespective of its sources and motives poses one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. They concurred in the view that the struggle against it should be waged on a long-term and consistent basis, without the application of double standards. The sides noted the necessity of coordinated actions by law enforcement agencies of the three countries in combating drug traffic and other manifestations of transfrontier crime.
The ministers discussed the prospects of economic collaboration in the trilateral format. They stated the existence of a considerable potential for mutually beneficial cooperation among Russia, India and China in such fields as transport, agriculture, energy and high technologies. The sides consented that their respective experts and officials can hold meetings to study the possibilities of cooperation in these and other fields to prepare specific proposals. Emphasizing the important role of direct contacts between members of business circles, the ministers backed up the proposal to hold a meeting of businessmen of the three countries in India before the end of March 2006.
The ministers mentioned the significant efforts of the three countries in rendering assistance to the victims of the recent tsunami. They noted in this connection the need for the coordination of trilateral efforts in the joint struggle against natural disasters and their consequences in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the dynamic evolution of bilateral relations between Russia and India, Russia and China and India and China. This is opening up possibilities for bringing the trilateral cooperation of Russia, India and China to a qualitatively new level.
The ministers expressed general confidence in that their meeting in Vladivostok will impart a new impetus to the trilateral dialogue in all fields of mutual concern. They reaffirmed that strengthening the partnership in the trilateral format meets the long-term national interests of Russia, India and China. The ministers are convinced that the development of mutually beneficial practical cooperation between the three countries makes a substantial contribution to the cause of strengthening peace and stability in Asia and the world.
June 2, 2005
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