India Hits China Where It Hurts Most, Hosts Beijing’s Enemy, Sends Strongest Message With Naval Alliance In South China Sea | World News
New Delhi: India welcomed one of China’s most violent maritime competitors with full diplomatic honor and coordinated military maneuvers this week. Ferdinand Marcos Jr, President of the Philippine, stepped into the Indian territory for a state visit, while the Indian warships were already cutting the South China Sea next to the Philippine Navy. The new Delhi’s message was the Indian stands with Beijing’s largest regional rival.
The common marine transition took place in the private economic region of the Philippines. Indian ships Ins Delhi, Ins Shakti and Ins Kiltan, the Philippine frigate brp Miguel assets and Brp Jose Rizal sailed. The two -day operation was calm but watched closely.
“We haven’t experienced an undesirable event, but there are still those who overshadowed us,” the Philippine military chief Romeo Brawner said.
The maritime exercise appeared because President Marcos left Manila for his five -day visit to India. The timing was not random. The idea of joint operation came during Brawner’s meeting in March with the Indian counterpart.
Confirmed by the Indian authorities, the exercise has formed a part of a wider pressure to further strengthen the new Delhi’s security ties in Indo-Pacific.
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As part of the ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Marine Ships Ins Delhi (Guided Missile Destroyer), Ins Shakti (Fleet Tanker) and the Eastern Fleet’s Harbor Calls in Manila (submarine war Corvette) concluded. pic.twitter.com/u4naypqhrb– Vayu Aerospace Review (@reviewvayu) 5 August 2025
Indian navy ships Ins Delhi, Shakti, Manila, Kiltan in the Philippines; To do joint exercises with Philippines colleagues pic.twitter.com/ehontcuebm– Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) 4 August 2025
#Indiannavy And #Philippines The Navy performed the first common sea exercise. #Westphilippinea
Two -plane navy vessels watching exercise from 10 sea miles, #Southchinasea
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In the new Delhi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthened the maritime stance with official briefings. “Our position on the South China Sea is open and consistent. We are thinking of the South China Sea of the Global Commons. We support the freedom of navigation, excessive and legitimate trade through the waters of the South China Sea. India has an interest in peace and stability in the region.
He emphasized that negotiations on the rules of behavior in India’s South China Sea should include sounds from all the affected parties, including those who are excluded from official talks. “It should be effective, fundamental and inclusive the interests of all stakeholders,” he added.
The Indian and Philippine governments officially officially officially expanded their growing partnerships with a common statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Marcos Defense, Maritime Safety, Human Response, Pollution Control, Shipbuilding, Coastal Surveillance and Disaster Aid approved the expanded cooperation.
Both countries expressed their concerns about increasing aggression in the region and called for restrictions. The joint statement reiterated its commitment to international law, including Unclos, and a free and open Indo-Pacific support. ASEAN-India promised increasing participation in common maritime exercises, including the sea cooperative activities of Milan and the Philippines.
India is pleased to host the 75 -year -old bilateral relations between our nations, Mr. Bongbong Marcos, the President of the Philippines. It is equally satisfied that we decide to raise ties to a strategic partnership, which is our cooperation… pic.twitter.com/omzpxzibfp– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 5 August 2025
We are working to increase the cultural connections between India and the Philippines. Our nations will work together in tourism, connection and regular cultural exchange programs. pic.twitter.com/mzg0kubxag– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 5 August 2025
The partnership is now extending cyber security, peace protection, critical technologies, economic security and military medicine. The awareness of maritime areas will continue to be the greatest priority with both sides of the planning of joint research and technology sharing.
India’s actions were not noticed in Beijing. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has repeated for a long time that the disputes in the South China Sea should be among the “directly involved countries ve and give warning against the third -party intervention.
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command accused the Philippines of inviting the Philippines of inviting foreign soldiers to joint patrols and said that such movements “regional peace and stability weaken”. The reference to the participation of India was implicit but clear.
The common maritime transition opposes the basis of a wider regional reorganization. Since the end of 2023, the Philippines carried out maritime operations with the USA, Japan, Australia, France and Canada. India is now joining this list, adding its weight and ships to the opposite-chin security network in the Indo-Pacific.
During a trip to India, President Marcos focuses on expanding cooperation beyond the seas by touching sectors such as defense production, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and trade. However, both on land and water, the most powerful signal of the visit lies in the simultaneous political hospitality and the military movement. India’s embracing China’s maritime challenge comes with a significant intention.
