India's Veiled Jab At China, Backs Philippines Over Maritime Security Concerns
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came amid the Philippines's maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea.
India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and wants to explore new areas of cooperation, including in defence and security, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, amid the Southeast Asian nation's maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea. Warm and productive meeting with @SecManalo of Philippines.Wide ranging discussion on advancing ties in political, defense, security & maritime cooperation, trade & investment, infrastructure, development cooperation, education, digital, technology, culture and consular… pic.twitter.com/NLf557FFs3 Addressing the Press Conference with @SecManalo of Philippines. https://t.co/OnvTzCjbjk
S Jaishankar's remarks came as he held a very good discussion with his counterpart Enrique Manalo in Manila.
"Warm and productive meeting with @SecManalo of Philippines. Wide-ranging discussion on advancing ties in political, defence, security & maritime cooperation, trade & investment, infrastructure, development cooperation, education, digital, technology, culture and consular domains," S Jaishankar posted on X.
