India backs coordinated patrolling near Malacca Strait

MEA Secretary Rudrendra Tandon said India supports coordinated patrolling mechanisms around the Strait of Malacca, acknowledging ASEAN littoral states' jurisdiction. He noted collaborative security frameworks are essential to monitor the vast Indo-Pacific maritime domain. The remarks came ahead of PM Modi's visit to Manila for the 49th ASEAN Summit, where maritime security remains a key agenda.