Military Expansion In South China Sea Contrary To International Law
Military expansion in the South China Sea contrary to international law: US Secretary of State.
China’s ambitions for military expansion in the ocean are beginning to reappear. While China is expanding its military in the South China Sea, America has again become concerned about China.
US officials have expressed concern over China’s actions that are illegally expanding marine resources and threatening other states.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Monday expressed concern over violations of maritime principles and said military expansion in the South China Sea was against international law.
Participating in the ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’ high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Blinken said maritime security in the South China Sea is under serious threat at this time.
He said that freedom of navigation and overflight is vital to the security and prosperity of all countries and to global stability.
He jeopardized maritime rules and principles, saying proceedings could be seen in the South China Sea for illegal maritime claims and incitement to dangerous encounters between ships.
US Secretary of State Blinken thanked India for bringing all countries together to recommend and strengthen leadership, maritime rules, principles.
PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over an open debate of the United Nations Security Council.
During the meeting, ways to effectively combat maritime crime, insecurity and strengthen coordination in the maritime domain were discussed.
China has already announced that it will conduct a five-day military exercise in the South China Sea from Friday. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea
UN Security Council recognizes the importance of maritime security challenges.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday took note of concerns about threats to maritime security.
Posed by piracy, armed piracy, terrorist activities and recognized the importance of enhancing international and regional cooperation.
A statement after a high-level open discussion on maritime security chaired by PM Modi confirmed that international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on Marine Security (UNCLOS).
Determines the legal framework for activities in the oceans. This also includes combating illegal activities at sea.
