India, Indonesia back freedom of navigation in South China Sea

[IndoCarib]

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Against the backdrop of growing Chinese assertiveness in southeast Asia, India and Indonesia discussed tensions in the South China Sea and backed freedom of navigation and regional peace.

The situation in the South China Sea was among a cluster of regional and international issues that was discussed between External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and his Indonesian counterpart Marty M. Natalegawa.

At a joint press interaction, Krishna underlined the need for freedom of navigation in international waters.

Responding to a question, he asked all parties concerned to resolve the issue through dialogue.

In an oblique reference to China, Natalegawa said that although there were countries growing in the region, the growth should be "conducive" to the region's peace and security.

He added that the ASEAN countries were continuing with efforts to come out with a code of conduct for the South China Sea after a failed attempt at the recent ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

South China Sea has been a point of tensions between China and ASEAN countries over territorial disputes. India has consistently supported freedom of navigation and access to resources in the region in accordance with principles of international law.

India, Indonesia back freedom of navigation in South China Sea

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[shuttler]

this is stupid. China wants peace too under the pretext of our sovereignty in the area is protected. Since when has navigation freedom been curtailed?

 

[IndoCarib]

this is stupid. China wants peace too under the pretext of our sovereignty in the area is protected. Since when has navigation freedom been curtailed?

under the pretext of sovereignty, china has curtailed freedom of navigation

 

[LetsGetRowdy]

China also backs the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea as most of our trade passes right through these waters. It would be very disastrous if hostile forces were to implement a blockade in the sea lanes thus choking us off. To ensure that the worlds most busiest shipping lanes remains open is a top priority for the country and economy and to guarantee it being so we would have to establish our full control and authority in SCS.

Under the pretext of freedom of navigation, China's sovereignty has been curtailed.

Fix'd.

 

[dunhill]

this is stupid. China wants peace too under the pretext of our sovereignty in the area is protected. Since when has navigation freedom been curtailed?

Why did you called it stupid while both countries just back for Fredom Navigation in SCS? Does China smarter than them when it pulled battleships floating around SCS?

So, India, Indonesia support to have their battleship floating in SCS like China does to avoid what you called them STUPID?

Or, yours stupidity and you just don't see the difference?