July 18, 2015

"Worried at China fast usurping contested islets in the South China Sea, the Philippines has urged India to 'be at the head table' in regional forums to ensure that Beijing adheres to international maritime laws.

Philippines Foreign Secretary Evan Garcia, addressing an Asean-India talk here, also praised India for settling its land and maritime dispute with Bangladesh, saying India has 'shown the way to peaceful resolution of disputes', including through implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement."

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