The Philippines and China agreed to improve the mechanism of bilateral marine communication in order to de-escalate the situation in the South China Sea.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two countries on Tuesday held in Manila the 9th meeting of the Sino-Philippine bilateral advisory mechanism to discuss issues related to the situation in the South China Sea.
According to the Foreign Ministry of the Filippines, the event was attended by the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country Maria Teresa Lazaro and her Chinese colleague Chen Xiaodun.
In particular, representatives of the two departments discussed the situation around the second grouse of Thomas.
The parties emphasized that the maintenance of peace and stability in the South China Sea meets the interests of both states and all countries of the region.
The need to continue dialogue and consultations with the aim of resolving disputes and disagreements.
Beijing called on the Philippines “put an end to violations and provocations at sea.”
The second Thomas Screw (called by China Jenay Jiao) is part of the islands of Svtli in the South China Sea, which several countries, including China and the Philippines, are completely or partially claimed.