Lines Of Communication Through South China Sea Critical For Peace: S Jaishankar
NDTV
Sea Lines of Communication describes the primary maritime routes between ports, used for trade, logistics and naval forces.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stressed the need for a substantive and effective code of conduct to secure sea lines of communication in the South China Sea which he said are critical for peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, amidst growing concerns about China's maritime coercion.
Addressing the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Laos's capital Vientiane, Mr Jaishankar said the EAS process will complete two decades next year and India will contribute towards a stronger EAS process.
He said India will continue to uphold ASEAN unity and centrality through our Act East Policy.
