New Delhi, July 14 -- India on Tuesday said that its position on the issue concerning the South China Sea is "clear and well-known" and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight, consistent with international law as reflected in UNCLOS.

Responding to media queries during the weekly press conference, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ruling delivered by the Arbitral Tribunal ten years ago is a significant milestone and a basis for the peaceful resolution of disputes among the concerned parties.

"Regarding the issue concerning the South China Sea, our position is clear and well-known. We emphasise the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight, consistent with internat...