The Philippines’ foreign minister said his nation’s differences with China in the South China Sea are not the sum total of relations between the two countries. | Reuters
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is pictured near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, in the disputed Spratly Islands, South China Sea, March 9, 2023.
MANILA – The Philippines’ foreign minister on Saturday said his nation’s differences with China in the South China Sea are not the sum total of relations between the two countries. “These differences should not prevent us from seeking ways of managing them effectively, especially with respect to enjoyment of rights of Filipinos, especially fishermen,” Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said at the start of bilateral talks in Manila with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang.The Philippines has previously raised diplomatic protests at the presence of Chinese fishing vessels and what it calls China’s “aggressive actions” in the strategic waterway.
Qin said on Saturday China is ready to work with the Philippines to implement a consensus between the two countries and properly resolve differences.
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