"We discussed the situation in the South China Sea, during which concerns were expressed by some ministers on the land reclamations, activities and serious incidents in the area, which have eroded trust and confidence, increased tensions and may undermine peace, security and stability in the region,” his Southeast Asian counterparts said in the communique.
SINGAPORE (Aug 1): Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers warned that continued incidents in the South China Sea have “eroded trust” and may undermine regional stability, the 10-nation bloc said in a joint communique on Wednesday.
Their concerns were aired the same day China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi touted a preliminary draft on a code of conduct between the two sides meant to end the decades-long conflict over the disputed waters.
