Jaishankar advocates safe, unimpeded global waterways at East Asia Summit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at the 21st East Asia Summit in Manila, emphasized that global maritime channels must remain safe and unimpeded, fully compliant with international law. He condemned attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping, describing the global order as "uncertain and volatile." Jaishankar also called for dialogue to resolve the West Asia/Gulf conflict and a political solution for Myanmar's civil conflict. He reiterated India's stance on the South China Sea, supporting a legally binding Code of Conduct, and emphasized "zero tolerance for terrorism," advocating collective action against cyber-scam centers and a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine crisis.
Key Points
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed the importance of safe and unimpeded global maritime channels at the East Asia Summit.
- He condemned attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping and called for dialogue to resolve conflicts in West Asia/Gulf and Myanmar.
- India supports a legally binding Code of Conduct for the South China Sea, compliant with UNCLOS 1982.
- Jaishankar reiterated India's "zero tolerance for terrorism" and advocated for collective action against cyber-scam centers.
Exam Facts
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila.
- India supports the conclusion of a substantive, effective and legally binding Code of Conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea, fully compliant with UNCLOS 1982.
- India will host the seventh EAS conference on maritime security cooperation in Kochi and an EAS Maritime Heritage Festival in Lothal.
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