“The emphasis has to be on uniting countries of the region through a common vision of peace, prosperity and mutual benefit as well as networks, webs and communities. What could be attempted is a seamless web of security-related linkages based on common interests and perceptions,” Narayanan said.

Speaking on the topic, ‘Asia: Building International Stability’, Narayanan touched on the subject of energy security and said that India would soon be joining the international nuclear mainstream.

“The search for non-polluting sources of energy is also leading to a global nuclear renaissance and the nuclear industry in India hopes to join the international nuclear mainstream shortly, thereby improving its own energy situation, as well as reaping other environmental benefits,” the NSA said.