Why Navy chief Karambir Singh called Indo-Pacific a 'centre of gravity' | Watch

• Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said Indo-Pacific is a 'centre of gravity' of global geopolitics, & economics. He said it houses 61% of the global population, contributes to 62% of global GDP. The Navy Chief was addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2021 virtually. “When we talk of its contours, we know the increasing relevance of the Indo-Pacific. It is a centre of gravity of global geopolitics & economics. It houses 61% of the global population, contributes to 62% of the global GDP,” he said. “Indo-Pacific brings in a different set of imperatives which impact the solutions we are looking at. Indo-Pacific's value lies not in its constituent area but in its core underline idea. It conceptually reflects the contemporary orientation of global exchanges,” he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also addressed the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue. He said India is committed to respecting rights of all nations as per UN Convention on Law of Sea 1982.