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On the East Sea issue, according to the ASEAN Department Director, all countries bring to the ARF meeting a spirit of contribution to dialogue and cooperation.
The 27th Conference of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held on September 12 was attended by foreign ministers from 27 countries.
At the meeting many issues were discussed in the region and in the world, ASEAN Department Director Vu Ho had discussions on the sidelines of the conference.
According to Mr. Vu Ho, ARF has been carried out successfully, although it is organized online, the ministers of the participating countries have the opportunity to present issues of concern and desire for the development of the ARF Forum, a central forum and mechanisms of ASEAN for the consolidation of regional peace and stability.
The ministers are also determined to work together to promote cooperation in the prevention and control of Covid-19 disease on a broader scale, in the Asia-Pacific region, not limited to a specific region.
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| Director General of the ASEAN Department Vu Ho. Photo: Pham Hai |
The meeting clearly demonstrated the determination of those countries to continue dialogue, promote cooperation, calculate ARF steps in the spirit of building trust and implement “preventive diplomacy” in the context of inter-nation relations, as well as concerns , have evolved complex.
The ASEAN Department Director assessed: “The success of this meeting is that the number of documents and statements from ministers has become quite large, including 8 documents. We can confirm that the 27th ARF has been completed. Good job.”
Although it was affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, it was impossible to meet in person, but the ministers of the participating countries came with the aim of contributing effectively to common problems. In the history of the ARF forum thus far, all countries have provided contributions and perspectives on important topics.
Regarding the situation in the East Sea, Mr. Vu Ho said that this is one of the topics that is mentioned a lot, not only in the ARF forum.
The ministers said that there are many serious incidents in the East Sea that have a direct impact on regional peace and stability. Once again, the ministers urged the parties to restrict and resolve controversies and controversies through peaceful means, based on international law, in particular the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).
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| ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) online conference. |
The Ministers also welcomed ASEAN and China’s commitment to the full implementation of the Declaration of Conduct of the Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), working together towards an effective Code of Conduct in the South China Sea ( COC). effective, efficient, in accordance with international law and UNCLOS 1982.
“The formulation of the COC is a common product between ASEAN and China. Whether or not this Code of Conduct is an integral part of international law, including the 1982 UNCLOS.
According to Mr. Vu Ho, the ASEAN countries and China are jointly committed to creating an efficient and effective code of conduct. It will also be a tool for all parties to maintain dialogue and cooperation in accordance with the spirit of preventive diplomacy and confidence-building that countries strive for.
Although there was only 2 hours of exchange, the ministers mentioned serious problems in the South China Sea. “There are actions that are complicating the situation, affecting confidence, there are actions that need to be called for moderation at the highest level. Ensure there is a favorable environment, build rules. We strive to build a stable, peaceful and rule-based regional structure, “added Mr. Vu Ho.
Speaking on recognizing China’s new and positive positions and prospects, Mr. Wu said, “Because it is a form of online meeting through electronic means, the assessment of China’s goodwill is also the A country’s attitude within the framework of the ARF is very difficult.
However, all countries bring to the conference a spirit of contribution to dialogue and a spirit of cooperation. “
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During the 27th ARF Forum, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh emphasized the common interests and responsibilities of all countries in maintaining and promoting peace, stability and security. freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. The Deputy Prime Minister shared his deep concern over complex developments and cases, acts that violate the rights and legitimate interests of coastal countries, reiterating ASEAN’s principled position on the South China Sea stated in the joint statement of the 53rd Meeting of Ministers. of Foreign Relations of ASEAN. He also emphasized the requirement to abide by the law, self-control, not take actions that complicate the situation, not militarize, resolve disputes through peaceful measures based on national legislation. economics and UNCLOS 1982. |
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