Wen praises ASEAN way in handling territorial disputes
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November 20, 2012, Tuesday
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China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have enough wisdom and capability to properly handle territorial and maritime disputes, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said yesterday.
Speaking at the 15th China-ASEAN summit in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, Wen said seeking consensus through consultation and accommodating each other's concerns were the core principles of the ASEAN way.
The smooth implementation of cooperation among East Asian countries could be largely attributed to the adherence to the ASEAN way, which calls for shelving disputes and promoting consensus and unity, Wen said.
East Asian countries should follow such spirit when dealing with various issues including territorial or maritime disputes, he added.
Ten years ago, China and the ASEAN countries signed the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and reached a series of important principles and consensus, Wen said.
These included: jointly maintaining and enhancing peace and stability in the South China Sea, solving territorial and jurisdictional disputes through consultations between sovereign countries directly involved, not taking actions that would complicate and enlarge the South China Sea issue, and opposing internationalization of the issue.
Over the years, there had been peace and stability in the South China Sea region, proving that China's dialogue and communication channels with the ASEAN countries were effective and should be cherished, Wen said.
China recently agreed with the ASEAN countries to accumulate consensus through deep dialogue and create conditions to start talks on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, which is a natural extension of the declaration, Wen said.
ASEAN leaders, at a summit on Sunday, agreed not to internationalize the South China Sea issue, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday.
Hun also said ASEAN leaders agreed to implement the declaration in a comprehensive manner and continue to conduct consultations in line with the principles outlined in it.
China is willing to increase dialogue and enhance cooperation with ASEAN members in security and strategy, and make further contribution to East Asia's lasting peace and prosperity, Wen said.
The primary task for China-ASEAN cooperation at present was to cope with the global financial crisis. Against the backdrop of the crisis, the integration of regional economies will have a profound impact on the world landscape, Wen said.
Speaking at the 15th China-ASEAN summit in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, Wen said seeking consensus through consultation and accommodating each other's concerns were the core principles of the ASEAN way.
The smooth implementation of cooperation among East Asian countries could be largely attributed to the adherence to the ASEAN way, which calls for shelving disputes and promoting consensus and unity, Wen said.
East Asian countries should follow such spirit when dealing with various issues including territorial or maritime disputes, he added.
Ten years ago, China and the ASEAN countries signed the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and reached a series of important principles and consensus, Wen said.
These included: jointly maintaining and enhancing peace and stability in the South China Sea, solving territorial and jurisdictional disputes through consultations between sovereign countries directly involved, not taking actions that would complicate and enlarge the South China Sea issue, and opposing internationalization of the issue.
Over the years, there had been peace and stability in the South China Sea region, proving that China's dialogue and communication channels with the ASEAN countries were effective and should be cherished, Wen said.
China recently agreed with the ASEAN countries to accumulate consensus through deep dialogue and create conditions to start talks on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, which is a natural extension of the declaration, Wen said.
ASEAN leaders, at a summit on Sunday, agreed not to internationalize the South China Sea issue, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday.
Hun also said ASEAN leaders agreed to implement the declaration in a comprehensive manner and continue to conduct consultations in line with the principles outlined in it.
China is willing to increase dialogue and enhance cooperation with ASEAN members in security and strategy, and make further contribution to East Asia's lasting peace and prosperity, Wen said.
The primary task for China-ASEAN cooperation at present was to cope with the global financial crisis. Against the backdrop of the crisis, the integration of regional economies will have a profound impact on the world landscape, Wen said.
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