Malaysia will continue with the diplomatic approach in its engagements with other states, including China, in the common efforts to maintain the South China Sea as a sea of peace, stability and trade, said the Malaysian Foreign Ministry.
In a statement Saturday, it said this is in line with the provisions of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea , among others, dispute resolution by peaceful means and avoidance of the threat or use of force, as signed by Asean member states and China in 2002.Wisma Putra noted that this is also the approach taken in the ongoing negotiations between Asean member states and China to conclude the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
Malaysia’s position on the South China Sea is consistent and remains unchanged, said Wisma Putra, adding that the government is unequivocally and firmly committed to protecting Malaysia’s sovereignty, sovereign rights and interests in its maritime area as depicted by its 1979 Map. It said Malaysia firmly believes that matters relating to the South China Sea must be resolved peacefully and constructively, per the universally recognised principles of international law, including the 1982 Unclos.
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