Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): The US and Australia expressed concerns regarding China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea and called on Beijing to implement relevant domestic legislation, including the Maritime Traffic Safety Law, in a manner consistent with UNCLOS.
Taipei [Taiwan] September 1 (ANI): China on Wednesday imposed Maritime Traffic Safety Law that requires all foreign vessels entering Chinese territorial waters to inform maritime authorities, carry relevant permits, and submit to Beijing's command and supervision.
New York [US], August 9 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a statement under India's presidency noting that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) sets out the legal framework applicable to activities in the oceans, including countering illicit activiti
New York [US] August 9 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a presidential statement at the high-level debate on maritime security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first-ever outcome document by the UNSC on the issue of maritime security, source
Beijing [China], July 3 (ANI): China's designs to dominate the South China Sea might involve breaking international law of the seas in the region. The call for readiness for "people's war at sea" last year by China's Defense Minister, General Chang Wanquan is a case in point.
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): US Naval ships on April 7 conducted the freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) near Lakshadweep Islands, inside India's exclusive economic zone without taking prior consent from the Indian side.
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday referred to the South China Sea and expressed concern about "actions and incidents that erode trust" in the region. He noted that code of conduct negotiations should not be prejudicial to legitimate inte
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, on Saturday participated in the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum ministerial meeting through video conference, where he shared his views on issues including counter-terrorism, COVID-19 and India-Pacific.
Washington D.C. [US], July 29 (ANI): US and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to trilateral dialogues with Japan and Quad consultations with Japan and India, a joint statement released on the occasion of the 30th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2020 said.
Beijing [China], July 29 (ANI): Hitting out at US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, China on Tuesday said US always seeks selfish gains under the pretext of upholding international law.
Washington DC [USA], July 24 (ANI): China's fearless disregard for international water laws has finally severed its ties with neighbouring countries in the South China Sea.