ASEAN Meeting Discusses Conflicts in the Disputed Waters of the South China Sea

This video mainly records the remarks made at the ASEAN meeting when discussing conflicts in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, emphasizing the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as the cornerstone of the international legal order at sea, and calling for respect for the freedom of navigation of all countries and the promotion of maritime security and stability.

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea remains the cornerstone of the international legal order at sea. We are small maritime states, our development and prosperity depend on open, stable and secure sea lanes, and we have a profound interest in the comprehensive and faithful implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea everywhere.

This is even more relevant, which includes respecting the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of all states, including the freedoms of navigation and overflight, as well as the right of transit passage through straits used for international navigation, and other legitimate international uses of the seas.

Likewise, we have exchanged views candidly on maritime security and cooperation, exploring our shared desire to promote security and stability in the maritime domain. Indeed, this meeting has clearly shown that there is always room for our countries to come together and engage constructively.