New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Bimal N Patel and extended his felicitations on his recent election as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).

"Glad to meet Prof Dr Bimal N Patel today. Congratulated him on his recent election as a Judge of the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea. Wished him the best for a successful tenure," EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.

Patel secured his position through a vote among states parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and is scheduled to assume his responsibilities at the judicial body in September.

His successful candidacy guarantees sustained Indian representation at ITLOS as Neeru Chadha comp...