Wang Yi attended the opening ceremony of the 20th anniversary seminar of the "Declaration Declaration of the South China Sea" and delivered a speech

Author:Xinhuanet Time:2022.07.25

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 25 (Reporter Cheng Xin) On July 25, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Anniversary Seminar of the 20th Anniversary Seminar of the "South China Sea" by video.

Wang Yi said that the "Declaration of the South China Sea" is the first political document signed by China and ASEAN countries on the South China Sea issue. It has established the basic principles and common standards for all parties to deal with the South China Sea issue. The signing and implementation of the "Declaration" brings a series of important inspiration: First, the peace and stability of the South China Sea is an important prerequisite for regional development. Second, regional countries are the true owners of the South China Sea issue. Third, the East Asian model is an effective way to gather and maintain consensus.

Wang Yi emphasized that under the new historical conditions, we should keep in mind the original intention and truly build the South China Sea into the sea of peace, the sea of friendship, and the sea of cooperation. First, we must continue to keep the peace bottom line. Second, we must continue to promote dialogue and negotiation. Third, we must continue to deepen marine cooperation. Fourth, we must continue to promote the "South China Sea Conduct" consultation. China will continue to adhere to the peripheral diplomatic concepts of sincere and benefit, with the ASEAN countries to be a maintenanceer of marine peace, the builder of the marine order, the promoter of marine cooperation, and the contributor to the development of the marine development.

The seminar was co -organized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Wuhan University and the South China Sea Research Institute. Cambodia Deputy Prime Minister He Nanhong and Malaysian Foreign Minister Safin attended the opening ceremony with a video.

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