Japan has become the third influential country in the world to back India's stand on Doklam standoff. And, here is Japan extending wholehearted support for India against Chinese aggressive posturing over Doklam. GROWING DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT FOR INDIASpeaking at India Today Conclave in June, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley had said, "India of 2017 is different from India of 1962." Though most of the European countries are on "wait and watch" mode over Doklam standoff, support seems to be growing for India. JAPAN'S SUPPORT IS NO SURPRISEBut, Japan's support to India over Doklam standoff is not a surprise.

Source: India Today August 18, 2017 11:50 UTC