<span style="color: #222222;">India has said it has an abiding interest in the peace and stability in the South China sea region as South China sea is part of the global commons.<br />''<br />'' Talking to media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India firmly stands for the freedom of navigation and over-flight and unimpeded lawful commerce, in the international waters, in accordance with international laws.<br />''<br />'' He said, India also believes that any differences must be resolved peacefully by respecting the legal and diplomatic processes, and without resorting to threat or use of force.</span><br />