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Malaysia: East Sea issue must be managed in peaceful, rational manner

Malaysia stands firm on its position that the East Sea issue must be managed in a peaceful and rational manner through dialogue and consultation.
Malaysia: East Sea issue must be managed in peaceful, rational manner ảnh 1Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA)

Hanoi(VNA) – Malaysia stands firm on its position that the East Sea issue must bemanaged in a peaceful and rational manner through dialogue and consultation.

The Ministryof Defence said in a statement that the matter had been emphasised by its Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during aconversation with Japan’s Defence Minister Kono Taro through a telephone callon July 20.

According tothe statement, Minister IsmailSabri underscored the importance for all parties to work together to ensurepeace, security and stability in the East Sea.

The twoministers also touched on the dynamic global security landscape of mutualinterests and common concerns, including the East Sea, the statement said.

It said bothministers also discussed and updated each other on the prevention and controlmeasures undertaken by both countries, particularly the roles of the MalaysianArmed Forces and Japan Self-Defence Forces in containing the spread ofCOVID-19./.
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