New Delhi, July 14 -- India on Tuesday said its position on the South China Sea issue remains "clear and well-known," stressing the importance of freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in accordance with international law.
Responding to media queries during the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the principles of international law reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) should guide the resolution of maritime disputes.
"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, other lawful uses of the sea, and ...