South China Sea issue of ‘great concern' for Quad: S Jaishankar
In a rare level of detail, the joint statement cited specific provocations: interference with offshore resource development, obstruction of navigation and overflight, and 'unsafe use of water cannons,' ramming incidents, and harassment by maritime militia.'These actions threaten peace and stability in the region,' the Quad said. 'We are seriously concerned by the militarisation of disputed features.'"We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea. We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion. We express our serious concerns regarding dangerous and provocative actions, including interference with offshore resource development, the repeated obstruction of the freedoms of navigation and overflight, and the dangerous manoeuvres by military aircraft and coast guard and maritime militia vessels, especially the unsafe use of water cannons and ramming or blocking actions in the South China Sea," the statement read."These actions threaten peace and stability in the region. We are seriously concerned by the militarisation of disputed features. We emphasise the importance of upholding freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea, and unimpeded commerce consistent with international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)," it added.- Ends(With inputs from ANI)Tune InMust Watch
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