China ready to strengthen ties with ASEAN
(VOVWORLD) - China is ready to work with ASEAN to build a closer community with a shared future, and open up another three decades of greater cooperation, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday.
 Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
He said countries should continue the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the waters (DOC) in order to build consensus, enhance mutual trust, advance cooperation, and maintain overall stability in the sea.
He said China and ASEAN countries need to press ahead with consultations for a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, (called the East Sea in Vietnam), and work toward the early conclusion of a set of regional rules that are more substantive and effective, consistent with international law, and serve the needs of all parties.
Mr. Wang said China will scale up support for ASEAN’s pandemic response and provide COVID-19 vaccines to ASEAN countries.