'Adhere to international law, rules-based order': India amid China-Philippines row

NEW DELHI: Amid fresh tensions between China and the Philippines in South China Sea, India reiterated its call for adherence to international law and rules-based order in the region, while also underscoring the significance of peaceful resolution of disputes.

"We've always felt that the issues need to be resolved, disputes peacefully, and the rules-based order, and we would certainly urge parties to follow that as well as ensure that such incidents do not happen," said ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

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"We have also underlined the need for peaceful settlement of disputes," he added.

In June this year, while reiterating the call for a free, open and inclusive