In an exclusive conversation with WION's Sidhant Sibal, India's Ambassador to ASEAN Srinivas Gotru has reiterated New Delhi's support for freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and opposed isolating Myanmar. Gotru said India has a clear interest in keeping critical sea lanes open and stressed that any South China Sea Code of Conduct must be consistent with international law.


Exclusive: India backs freedom of navigation in South China Sea, opposes Myanmar isolation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the three-day ASEAN-India Summit and East Asia Summit in Manila, Philippines, as India strengthens its engagement with Southeast Asian nations. The ASEAN Summit 2026 is expected to focus on regional cooperation, strategic partnerships, trade, connectivity and key geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific.


ASEAN Summit 2026: PM Modi to Grace 3-Day ASEAN-India & East Asia Summit in Manila

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Exclusive: India backs freedom of navigation in South China Sea, opposes Myanmar isolation

ASEAN Summit 2026: PM Modi to Grace 3-Day ASEAN-India & East Asia Summit in Manila