In Indo-Pacific, ‘might makes right’ approach is unacceptable: New Zealand PM

NEW DELHI: India plays a key role in the Indo-Pacific since its geo-strategic importance is crucial in an increasingly multipolar world, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday as he endorsed New Delhi’s claim for permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Delivering the keynote address at the opening session of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, Luxon emphasised the need for a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific and made it clear that a “might makes right” approach is unacceptable. “There is no prosperity without security.” New Zealand’s approach towards the Indo-Pacific is also based on safeguarding its interests in a fast evolving dynamic region. “As New Zealand looks to protect and advance our interests in the Indo-Pacific, we can only do so alongside partners like India that have a significant role to play in the Indo-Pacific region,” Luxon said.