The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the South China Sea conflict with China through dialogue, during the 10th meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea in Xiamen, China. Both sides discussed various issues, including the rotation and reprovisioning of Philippine troops in Ayungin Shoal, recent incidents involving the Chinese Coast Guard, and potential areas for cooperation in ocean meteorology.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reiterated its willingness to address--through dialogue--the South China Sea conflict with China, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.Manila and Beijing convened the 10th meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea in Xiamen, Fujian, the 'hometown of the majority of Chinese Filipinos,' the DFA said in a statement.Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
'We firmly believe that despite the unresolved challenges and differences, there is genuine space for diplomatic and pragmatic cooperation in dealing with our issues in the South China Sea,' she said.The two sides exchanged views on the provisional understanding on the Philippines' rotation and reprovisioning missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, and acknowledged its positive outcomes.
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