‘Need effective code of conduct’: India talks tough on South China Sea at East Asia Summit

At the East Asia Summit, India called for de-escalation in Gaza and expressed concern over attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the critical importance of sea lines of communication (SLOC) through the South China Sea for the Indo-Pacific development. India also reiterated its commitment to ASEAN and its collaborative efforts on various global issues.