PRESIDENT Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reported before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) that there have been 'some progress' in the negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea which, he said, is in accordance with international law.
In his intervention during the 26th Asean-China Summit held in Jakarta, Indonesia, Marcos cited that 'milestone issues and a preliminary review of the Single Draft Negotiating Text' were achieved in Manila 'a few weeks ago.
This not only denies us of our independence and agency, but also disregards our own legitimate interests,' the President said.Marcos called for self-restraint on activities that complicate disputes in the region and undermine regional peace, stability, and security, underscoring that actions, not words, should be the ultimate measure of their commitment to securing peace and stability.
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