'India firmly supports Philippines': Jaishankar's swipe at China amid maritime disputes
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed support for the Philippines' sovereignty amid the Southeast Asian nation's maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea.Jaishankar, who is currently in Manila on an official visit, said India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and wants to explore new areas of cooperation, including in defence and security.