Wednesday, December 5, 2012

In Response To China, Indian Navy Set To Protect Oil Interests In South China Sea


India Vows to Protect S. China Sea Interests -- Voice of America

NEW DELHI — As India vows to protect its interests in the South China Sea, China has reiterated that it has indisputable sovereignty of the islands and the surrounding waters. India is not directly involved in the disputes over the South China Sea, but has begun gas exploration in the waters which China claims.

Navy Chief Admiral, D.K. Joshi made the assertion that India will not back off from protecting its maritime and economic interests.

Joshi said Monday that although India is not a territorial claimant to the South China Sea, it will deploy naval vessels there as necessary. India’s state-run oil agency, Oil And Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has a stake in a portion of the sea which Vietnam says is its exclusive economic zone.

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More News On Rising Tensions In The South China Sea

India stands firm on South China Sea -- UPI
Indian interests in South China sea being protected -- Hindustan Times
Gunboat diplomacy: Indian navy ready to set sail to South China Sea -- RT
Indian navy ready to deploy to S. China Sea -- The Sun Daily
Ready to protect Indian interests in South China Sea: Navy Chief -- Indian Express
Ready to tackle China sea threat: Navy chief -- Times of India
South China Sea: Vietnam, India Boost Maritime Presence To Thwart Chinese Threat -- International Business Times
Vietnam Adds Sea Patrols Amid Tensions With China -- Voice of America
Vietnam condemns China's sea claims as 'serious violation' -- Times of India/Reuters
Vietnam Accuses Chinese Ships -- Wall Street Journal
China warns India against oil exploitation -- Global Times
Dispute Flares Over Energy in South China Sea -- New York Times

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