India urges restraint in Indo-Pacific after China’s drills around Taiwan

India on Friday urged all parties to “exercise restraint” and resolve disputes through peaceful means following China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan.

- TDG NETWORK

During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the Indo-Pacific region amid China’s repeated threats to Taiwan, which Beijing considers an integral part of its territory.

“India closely follows developments across the Indo-Pacific region. We have an abiding interest in peace and stability in the region in view of our significant trade, economic, people-to-people and maritime interests. We urge all concerned parties to exercise restraint, eschew unilateral action and resolve all issues through peaceful means without threat or use of force,” Jaiswal said.