India and Japan unite against ‘unilateral actions’ in South China Sea and call for global action against terror groups

India and Japan have jointly expressed strong concern over the situation in both the East China Sea and the South China Sea. They reiterated their firm opposition to any ‘unilateral actions’ in the region. The two countries underline the importance of upholding international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to maintain peace and stability in maritime areas. Both India and Japan stress the need for respecting freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. They call for resolving disputes peacefully in accordance with international law.