In its first reaction on the Taiwan crisis, India on Friday said it is concerned over♍ the developments and called for avoiding unilateral action to change the status quo in the region.
India also pitched for exercising restraint and u𓃲nderlined the need for efforts to mainta𓄧in peace and stability in the region.
China launched major military drills around Taiwan as part ꦡof its response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan.
"Like many other countries, India too is concerned at recent developments," E💟xternal Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagch𒁏i said at a media briefing.
"We urge the exercise of restraint, avoidance of unilateral actions to change status quo, de-escalation of tensions and effort🧜s to maintain peace and stability in the꧑ region," he said.
(With PTI inputs)
