Jaishankar Backs the Philippines Amid Standoff with China | Vantage with Palki Sharma India's foreign minister S Jaishankar reiterated his support for Philippine sovereignty and called on "all parties" to follow United Nations laws on the high seas in a veiled reference to China. Jaishankar is on a three-nation ttrip to Southeast Asia with stops in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. In recent months, the Philippines has clashed repeatedly with China in the South China Sea. Beijing's claims over this region was rejected by a UN court after the Philippines initiated a lawsuit. However, Beijing has ignored the verdict and continued to harass Philippine ships in the region. Jaishankar's visit comes days after Chinese vessels fired water cannons at a Philippine ship. Palki Sharma tells you more. --- India | S Jaishankar | China | Philippines | Coast Gaurd | Water Cannons | South China Sea |Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #jaishankar #china #philippines #southchinasea #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. null Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V