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1st LD: Cambodia supports settlement of South China Sea disputes via dialogue, consultation: PM

Xinhua, July 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Friday said his country supports settlement of the South China Sea disputes through dialogue and consultation between countries directly concerned.

Hun Sen made the remarks in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the sidelines of the ongoing 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Ulan Bator.

Cambodia will continue to remain objective and just on the South China Sea issue, he said, adding that the country is willing to work with all parties to keep up the friendly cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China.

Li said China appreciates Cambodia's stance on the so-called South China Sea arbitration unilaterally initiated by the Philippines.

By taking an objective and impartial stance and speaking out for justice, Cambodia has defended truly the international rule of law and regional rules of order, and played an irreplaceable role in safeguarding China-ASEAN ties and regional peace and stability, Li said.

The premier said China will stick to the approach of settling the South China Sea disputes via dialogue and consultation between countries directly concerned, while protecting regional peace and stability as well as freedom of navigation in collaboration with ASEAN member states. Endi