On South China Sea, government backs tribunal ruling against Beijing
The Indian government has reaffirmed its support for the 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's expansive sovereignty claims in the South China Sea. This statement aligns India with a coalition of nations advocating for freedom of navigation and adherence to UNCLOS.
Why it matters
India's stance reflects its strategic alignment with international law and its geopolitical positioning against China's maritime expansionism.
NEW DELHI: The government has reiterated its position on the South China Sea issue, saying India emphasises the importance of upholding freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and unimpeded commerce consistent with United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).The ministry of external affairs (MEA) was responding to queries about a joint statement by the US, Japan, the Philippines and 11 other countries which said China's expansive claim in South China Sea has no legal basis.The joint…
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