REFILE-Kerry calls on China, Philippines to abide by tribunal ruling on South China Sea
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NEW DELHI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday called on China and the Philippines to abide by an international tribunal's decision on the disputed South China Sea region.
"This is a crucial opportunity to uphold the existing rules-based international order, show respect for international law, and support regional stability and prosperity," Kerry said in an address to students on a two-day visit to New Delhi.
The remarks came ahead of a G20 summit in China on Sept 4 and 5 that is to be attended by global leaders.
Beijing wants to use the meeting in the tourist hub of Hangzhou to lay out a broad strategy for global growth, but talks are likely to be overshadowed by arguments over everything from territorial disputes to protectionism, diplomats said. (Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Writing by Krishna N. Das; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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