India Backs 2016 South China Sea Tribunal Ruling Against Beijing
India has publicly supported the 2016 tribunal award that rejected Beijing's expansive claims in the South China Sea. This stance aligns India with international law regarding maritime disputes in the region.
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On South China Sea, government backs tribunal ruling against Beijing
India supports freedom of navigation and lawful sea uses in the South China Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs responded to a joint statement by several nations. This statement rejected China's expansive South China Sea claim as lacking legal basis. It also reaffirmed a 2016 tribunal ruling favoring the Philippines. India emphasizes peaceful dispute resolution in accordance with UNCLOS principles.
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The external affairs ministry’s position is unlikely to go down well with Beijing, which has already been angered by the joint statement issued by 14 countries over the weekend.
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