President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of Philippines said escalating tension in South China Sea required Manila to partner with allies & neighbours to maintain peace.
Marcos said he voiced concern over South China Sea incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels, including one collision. He said he also raised plight of Filipino fishermen.
Owing to increased presence of multinational forces & differing interpretations of laws, there is fear that global commons can change to contested seas, Admiral R. Hari Kumar adds.
The country's foreign ministry said that the barriers violated international law & that the Philippines would "protect our country's sovereignty and the livelihood of our fisherfolk".
Concerns are growing after an attack on a Philippine vessel by Chinese coast guard. ThePrint explains China’s claims over the South China Sea & US-Philippine ties.
US & India, during Modi's visit, touted themselves as 'close partners' & stressed the importance of following international law to tackle maritime rule challenges, including in the South China Sea.
Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told media that ‘South China Sea is home to all regional countries, and should not be a hunting ground for external forces.’
National Security Council spokesperson said China’s coercive behaviour in South China Sea in pursuing false maritime claims, concerns intellectual theft and some trade practices.
While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.
In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.
The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.
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