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Russia opposes internationalizing South China Sea disputes: Medvedev

Xinhua, July 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Russia opposes internationalization of the South China Sea disputes or any interference from forces outside the region, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.

Medvedev made the remarks during a sideline meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit in the Mongolian capital.

The Russian side supports the China-initiated principles of resolving the disputes, Medvedev said, calling for bilateral negotiations and consultations between directly relevant parties to solve the issue. Endi