Việt Nam, Philippines strengthen defence cooperation, affirm commitment to COC in East Sea

The officials highlighted the importance of ensuring freedom, security, and safety of navigation and overflight in the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea), and the need to promote commitments and the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and soon conclude negotiations and sign a substantive, effective Code of Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (COC) in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Việt Nam ready to support Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship 2024: minister

Both sides expressed their joy at the steady and effective progress in all fields between Việt Nam and Laos in recent times. Political trust continues to be strengthened with many delegation exchanges and high-level contacts at different levels, creating a solid foundation and direction for the overall bilateral relationship.

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