India has abiding interest in peace and stability in the region: MEA on South China SeaDuring a special briefing on the ongoing visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, Secretary (East) P Kumaran said that India has an 'abiding interest' in peace and stability in the region.
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Chinese structures are pictured at the disputed Spratlys in South China Sea
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New Delhi: India's position on South China Sea is "clear and consistent" and New Delhi considers it as part of global commons, a top official of the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
During a special briefing on the ongoing visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, Secretary (East) P Kumaran said that India has an "abiding interest" in peace and stability in the region.
Kumaran was asked about the just-held India-Philippines bilateral naval exercise off the Philippines.
According to reports, the exercise also took place in parts of the South China Sea.