ASEAN calls for early conclusion of COC in East Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called for an early conclusion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea at the 27th ASEAN - China Summit, which was held in Vientiane, Laos, on October 10.
The 27th ASEAN - China Summit takes place in Vientiane, Laos, on October 10, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) 💎– The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called for an early conclusion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea at the 27th ASEAN - China Summit, which was held in Vientiane, Laos, on October 10.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who delivered the ASEAN Common Statement at the summit, said ASEAN reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
Malaysia served as the country coordinator for the ASEAN - China Summit, which was held as part of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits from October 9 to 11.
He said that this is in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea 1982 (UNCLOS).
Leaders of ASEAN member states and China are currently engaged in negotiations of the COC in the East Sea with the second reading of the negotiating text completed last year.
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