New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday at the 11th Puncak East Asia Summit (EAS) highlighted the growth of the convergence of approaches in the Indo-Pacific region among various countries.
Without giving Chinese names, the Minister stressed that the code of ethics in the South China Sea must be fully consistent with the United Nations Convention on Sea Law (UNCLOS).
“Pressing it that the code of ethics in the South China Sea must be fully consistent with UNCLOS 1982.
May not be prejudicable of the rights and interests of the state not parties to discuss,” Minister Tweeted.
It comes in the midst of Chinese firmness that grows in the South China Sea.
Beijing continues to claim sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea and has overlapped with territorial claims with Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Jaishankar’s statement came as a task force of four warships from the east fleet of the Indian Navy scheduled to continue the spread of overseas for two months to Southeast Asia, the South China Sea and Western Pacific, which will include exercises with the United States Quad Partners, Japan and Australia , During the meeting of EAS Foreign Minister, Eam Jaishankar also supported the ASEAN consensus five points about Myanmar and welcomed the appointment of special envoys.
“Supporting the consensus of the ASEAN five points concerning Myanmar and welcomes the appointment of special envoys.
Records the challenges of Covid-19 which grew faced by ASEAN and conveyed our support and solidarity,” EAM added.
Jaisankar said he participated in a substantive and fruitful ASEAN-Indian foreign minister meeting today.
“There are now many Indian interests and relations located in the East, the testimony of its bond with ASEAN.
Looking forward to the initial review of our goods trade agreement.” “Supporting initiatives for ASEAN integration through capacity building initiatives.
Contributing through Mekong-Ganga cooperation and fast impact projects (QIP).
Pay attention to the progress of doctoral and hackathon,” he added.
The Minister also proposed 2022 as the year of ASEAN-India’s friendly for 30 years.