KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have agreed to resolve disputes in the South China Sea by peaceful means, via pleasant consultations and negotiations, in accordance with the universally recognised ideas of international law, together with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Emphasising the significance of sustaining peace, safety and stability in the South China Sea, the 2 sides will launch bilateral dialogues on the administration of maritime points as early as attainable to foster maritime dialogue and cooperation.
“The two sides will work along with different ASEAN nations to totally and successfully implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) in its entirety and look ahead to the early conclusion of an efficient and substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC),” in accordance to a joint assertion between China and Malaysia launched at the moment.
Besides that, the 2 nations shared the significance of preserving and sustaining peace and safety in the Asia Pacific area, underpinned by respect for sovereignty and adherence to agreed guidelines and norms.
“The two nations agreed to assist efforts to protect Southeast Asia as a area free from nuclear weapons and different weapons of mass destruction, whereas contributing to international efforts on disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful makes use of of nuclear power, in line with the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ),” it mentioned.
In the assertion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang additionally agreed to enlarge cooperation in areas of the defence trade and improve exchanges and cooperation on nationwide safety.
Both Anwar and Li reiterated opposition to any type of terrorism and can strengthen cooperation on law enforcement safety and anti-terrorism, collectively tackle cross-border crime and contribute to regional peace and stability.
Li arrived in Malaysia for a three-day official go to on Tuesday, the third and final leg of his eight-day tour that additionally took him to New Zealand and Australia.
Li’s go to coincided with the fiftieth anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, following the signing of the Joint Communiqué between second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein after which Chinese Premier Chou En Lai on May 31, 1974.
