Marcos to Asean: 'Some progress' in talks for Code of Conduct in South China Sea

By Kristina Maralit

Sep 06, 2023 6:44 pm

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.'

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