Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari arrived in Goa on Thursday to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), becoming the first senior leader from the neighbouring country to visit India in almost 12 years.

SCO Meet 2023: Policies based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity

Warning against Nato’s eastward expansion Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of every country must be safeguarded, and "Ukraine is no exception," reports the South China Morning Post.

According to the SCMP, Wang told the 58th Munich Security Conference via video link on Saturday that "all countries’ sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity must be safeguarded because these are the basic principles in international relations established through the United Nations Constitution."

"This is also what China has been upholding, with no exception regarding Ukraine. If some people are still questioning where China stands on this issue, it is deliberate hype and distortion. " 
 
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Wang Yi also urged the international community to oppose attempts to restart a new "Cold War.&nbsp; 
 
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Wang stated that one country's security should not be attained at the price of other countries' security, and that regional security should not be based on military blocs being strengthened.

Under the umbrella of multilateralism, we must increase solidarity and cooperation. 
 
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Wang Yi tells the Munich Security Conference that those who question China's position on Ukraine's territorial integrity are misleading.

He does, however, warn against further Nato expansion, reflecting a position shared recently in Beijing by Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Warning against Nato’s eastward expansion Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of every country must be safeguarded, and "Ukraine is no exception," reports the South China Morning Post.

Warning against Nato’s eastward expansion Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of every country must be safeguarded, and "Ukraine is no exception," reports the South China Morning Post. According to the SCMP, Wang told the 58th Munich Security Conference via video link on Saturday that "all countries’ sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity must be safeguarded because these are the basic principles in international relations established through the United Nations Constitution." "This is also what China has been upholding, with no exception regarding Ukraine. If some people are still questioning where China stands on this issue, it is deliberate hype and distortion. " Also read | Russia planning biggest war since 1945, says Boris Johnson Wang Yi also urged the international community to oppose attempts to restart a new "Cold War. Watch | Gravitas Plus | Explained: The Russia-Ukraine crisis Wang stated that one country's security should not be attained at the price of other countries' security, and that regional security should not be based on military blocs being strengthened. Under the umbrella of multilateralism, we must increase solidarity and cooperation. Also see | Satellite pictures show Russian helicopters still parked in Crimea Wang Yi tells the Munich Security Conference that those who question China's position on Ukraine's territorial integrity are misleading. He does, however, warn against further Nato expansion, reflecting a position shared recently in Beijing by Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be protected: China

Japan recently approved a bill to change the administrative status of a group of&nbsp;islands which have&nbsp;been claimed by both China and Japan, and has remained a point of disagreement for both the countries.

Administrative purposes?

Japan’s Okinawa city council approved the bill on Monday. The Ishigaki City Council will change the administrative status of the island group known as Senkakus in Japan, and as Diaoyus in China.

The island group is currently not inhabited by humans. After Japan’s announcement, Beijing protested against the move while sending its coast guard ships to the area.

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This handout picture taken by Japan Coast Guard on December 12, 2012 shows a Chinese fishing patrol ship cruising near a group of disputed islands known as the Senkakus in Japan and the Diaoyus in China in the East China Sea | AFP 
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According to the bill, the administrative name of the island group will be changed from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku, in a bid to ward off confusion, as another area in Japan is known by the name of Ishigaki, as reported by local media in Japan.

The group of islands accounts for territory worth 1,931 kilometres (roughly 1,200 miles), and lies in the area southwest of Tokyo. Under Japanese administration since 1972, China asserts its claims on the land, saying it dates back to hundreds of years. 
 
China's "inherent territory"?

China was quick to respond to Japan’s plans and issued&nbsp;a statement, as follows.&nbsp;"Diaoyu island and the affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, China is resolute in safeguarding our territorial sovereignty, this so-called administrative re-designation is a serious provocation towards China's territorial sovereignty," said Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry.

Additionally, China has dispatched a “fleet” of ships to the area surrounding the islands.

"We ask Japan to abide by the spirit of the four-principle consensus, avoid creating new incidents on the Diaoyu Islands issue, and take practical actions to maintain the stability of the East China Sea situation," China said.

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One of the defining tenets of this consensus was the fact that Japan should acknowledge the disputed nature of the territory.

However, Japan claims that the move was made to ease administrative function within the country, henceforth not taking into account any international actors.

"The approval of this case did not take into consideration the influence of other countries, but was considered to improve the efficiency of administrative procedures," the council said.

China’s presence in the region surrounding the islands has been increasing over the last few months. Japanese government claimed that Chinese ships had been spotted since mid-April, setting records for the highest number of sightings in the region.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Japan recently approved a bill to change the administrative status of a group of islands which have been claimed by both China and Japan, and has remained a point of disagreement for both the countries.

Japan recently approved a bill to change the administrative status of a group of islands which have been claimed by both China and Japan, and has remained a point of disagreement for both the countries. Administrative purposes? Japan’s Okinawa city council approved the bill on Monday. The Ishigaki City Council will change the administrative status of the island group known as Senkakus in Japan, and as Diaoyus in China. The island group is currently not inhabited by humans. After Japan’s announcement, Beijing protested against the move while sending its coast guard ships to the area. This handout picture taken by Japan Coast Guard on December 12, 2012 shows a Chinese fishing patrol ship cruising near a group of disputed islands known as the Senkakus in Japan and the Diaoyus in China in the East China Sea | AFP According to the bill, the administrative name of the island group will be changed from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku, in a bid to ward off confusion, as another area in Japan is known by the name of Ishigaki, as reported by local media in Japan. The group of islands accounts for territory worth 1,931 kilometres (roughly 1,200 miles), and lies in the area southwest of Tokyo. Under Japanese administration since 1972, China asserts its claims on the land, saying it dates back to hundreds of years. China's "inherent territory"? China was quick to respond to Japan’s plans and issued a statement, as follows. "Diaoyu island and the affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, China is resolute in safeguarding our territorial sovereignty, this so-called administrative re-designation is a serious provocation towards China's territorial sovereignty," said Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry. Additionally, China has dispatched a “fleet” of ships to the area surrounding the islands. "We ask Japan to abide by the spirit of the four-principle consensus, avoid creating new incidents on the Diaoyu Islands issue, and take practical actions to maintain the stability of the East China Sea situation," China said. This handout picture taken by Japan Coast Guard on December 13, 2012 shows a Chinese state-owned plane flying in airspace over the disputed island, called the Senkakus in Japanese and Diaoyus in Chinese, in the East China Sea | AFP One of the defining tenets of this consensus was the fact that Japan should acknowledge the disputed nature of the territory. However, Japan claims that the move was made to ease administrative function within the country, henceforth not taking into account any international actors. "The approval of this case did not take into consideration the influence of other countries, but was considered to improve the efficiency of administrative procedures," the council said. China’s presence in the region surrounding the islands has been increasing over the last few months. Japanese government claimed that Chinese ships had been spotted since mid-April, setting records for the highest number of sightings in the region. (With inputs from Reuters)

Japan changes administrative status of disputed islands, China dispatches ships

The United States today accused Russia of disdaining the international order and disrespecting the territorial integrity of sovereign nations.

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert&#39;s remarks came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin&#39;s campaigned in Crimea, which the US alleges was annexed by Russia some four years ago.

In his election rally in Crimea, home to about two million people, Putin reportedly said that there was still a lot of work to do and that his government was working on various long-term projects.

&quot;In his campaign rally in Crimea today, President Putin reiterated Russia&#39;s false claims to Ukrainian territory in another open admission that the Russian government disdains the international order and disrespects the territorial integrity of sovereign nations,&quot; Nauert said.

&quot;Four years ago this week, Russia held an illegitimate, fabricated &quot;referendum&quot; in Ukraine in a futile attempt to legitimize its purported annexation of Ukrainian territory,&quot; she alleged.

Nauert alleged that the residents of Crimea were made to vote under duress during 2014&#39;s Crimean status referendum.

Russia claimed Crimea on March 18, 2014.

&quot;Crimean residents were compelled to vote under scrutiny by heavily armed Russian troops.Russia&#39;s claim that Ukrainians made a free choice in that sham &quot;referendum&quot; has always lacked credibility,&quot; Nauert said.

Nauert said Russia has engaged in a campaign of coercion and violence over the past four years, &quot;targeting anyone opposed to its attempted annexation&quot;.

&quot;In light of Putin&#39;s remarks, it is important to call attention to the illegitimacy of the staged &quot;referendum,&quot; but also to the tremendous human costs the Russian government has imposed on the people of Crimea,&quot; Nauert said. 
 
&quot;Russian occupation authorities have subjected Crimean Tatars, ethnic Ukrainians, pro-Ukrainian activists, civil society members, and independent journalists to politically motivated prosecution and ongoing repression, while methodically suppressing nongovernmental organisations and independent media outlets,&quot; Nauert said.

The State Department spokesperson applauded people who speak out against the situation in Crimea.

&quot;We stand behind those courageous individuals who continue to speak out about these abuses and we call on Russia to cease its attempts to quell fundamental freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association, and religion or belief,&quot; she said.

Nauert said the US will continue its Crimea-related sanctions until Russia returns control of the peninsula to Ukraine.

&quot;We reaffirm our commitment to Ukraine&#39;s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Crimea is part of Ukraine,&quot; she said.

The United States today accused Russia of disdaining the international order and disrespecting the territorial integrity of sovereign nations

The United States today accused Russia of disdaining the international order and disrespecting the territorial integrity of sovereign nations. State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert's remarks came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin's campaigned in Crimea, which the US alleges was annexed by Russia some four years ago. In his election rally in Crimea, home to about two million people, Putin reportedly said that there was still a lot of work to do and that his government was working on various long-term projects. "In his campaign rally in Crimea today, President Putin reiterated Russia's false claims to Ukrainian territory in another open admission that the Russian government disdains the international order and disrespects the territorial integrity of sovereign nations," Nauert said. "Four years ago this week, Russia held an illegitimate, fabricated "referendum" in Ukraine in a futile attempt to legitimize its purported annexation of Ukrainian territory," she alleged. Nauert alleged that the residents of Crimea were made to vote under duress during 2014's Crimean status referendum. Russia claimed Crimea on March 18, 2014. "Crimean residents were compelled to vote under scrutiny by heavily armed Russian troops.Russia's claim that Ukrainians made a free choice in that sham "referendum" has always lacked credibility," Nauert said. Nauert said Russia has engaged in a campaign of coercion and violence over the past four years, "targeting anyone opposed to its attempted annexation". "In light of Putin's remarks, it is important to call attention to the illegitimacy of the staged "referendum," but also to the tremendous human costs the Russian government has imposed on the people of Crimea," Nauert said. "Russian occupation authorities have subjected Crimean Tatars, ethnic Ukrainians, pro-Ukrainian activists, civil society members, and independent journalists to politically motivated prosecution and ongoing repression, while methodically suppressing nongovernmental organisations and independent media outlets," Nauert said. The State Department spokesperson applauded people who speak out against the situation in Crimea. "We stand behind those courageous individuals who continue to speak out about these abuses and we call on Russia to cease its attempts to quell fundamental freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association, and religion or belief," she said. Nauert said the US will continue its Crimea-related sanctions until Russia returns control of the peninsula to Ukraine. "We reaffirm our commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Crimea is part of Ukraine," she said.

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