Indonesia steps up talks on Code of Conduct in East Sea
The ASEAN member states and China have agreed with the initiative of Indonesia - the current rotating chair of ASEAN, to expedite negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Jakarta (VNA) – The ASEANmember states and China have agreed with the initiative of Indonesia - thecurrent rotating chair of ASEAN, to expedite negotiations on the Code ofConduct in the East Sea (COC).
Director of ASEAN Political-SecurityCooperation at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rolliansyah Soemirat madethis announcement on September 1, highlighting that Indonesia's initiative in the form of Guidelines can serve as practical guidelines that also contains substantive material to keep the COC effective and actionable.
According to him, these are the first-everguidelines to accelerate COC talks, aiming to fulfill the aspirations of ASEANand China to complete the COC within a maximum of 3 years.
In March, Indonesia hosted COC talks betweenASEAN and China and is planning to hold the next round later this year, aimingto advance the process towards the completion of the COC.
In addition to COC negotiations, Indonesiawill continue encouraging practical maritime cooperation between ASEAN andChina in the East Sea. This effort is aimed at enhancing mutual trust,supporting peace, security and stability in the region./.
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At a meeting in July (Photo: Xinhua) 
