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Borneo Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Malaysia reaffirms commitment to effective South China Sea Code of Conduct
The Asean delegations in a photo call during the 48th Meeting of the Asean-China Joint Working Group on the Implementation of the DOC (JWG-DOC) and the 24th Asean-China Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the DOC (SOM-DOC) – Photo from Wisma Putra KUCHING (Aug 11): Malaysia has reiterated its commitment to advancing a substantive and effective Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, underscoring the importance of peace, security, and stability in the Asean region. The Foreign Affairs Ministry (Wisma Putra) in a statement said the COC, currently being negotiated by Asean Member States and China, aims to address key issues in the disputed waters constructively, while fostering mutual trust, confidence-building and constructive dialogue among the parties. 'It is also envisaged to serve as a meaningful instrument in ensuring the peaceful resolution of disputes and the prevention of tensions in the region. 'The negotiations are being held under the framework of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), which was signed on Nov 4, 2002, as a shared commitment between Asean and China,' the statement read. According to the ministry, five rounds of COC negotiations have been scheduled this year with one in Jakarta in February, Manila in April, Kuching in August, Singapore in September, and China in November. 'Malaysia remains deeply committed to ensuring the effective implementation of the DOC by all parties. 'At the same time, Malaysia remains committed to advancing a substantive and effective COC that constructively addresses key issues in the South China Sea, while safeguarding its sovereignty, sovereign rights and national interests,' it said. Wisma Putra noted that efforts on both the DOC and COC reflect Malaysia's ongoing role in fostering regional dialogue and cooperation under the Asean-China framework, particularly in promoting peace, stability and mutual trust in the South China Sea. This week, Malaysia is hosting the 48th Meeting of the Asean-China Joint Working Group on the Implementation of the DOC (JWG-DOC) and the 24th Asean-China Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the DOC (SOM-DOC) in Kuching from Aug 11 to 14. The last time Malaysia hosted the meetings was in 2019. In addition to chairing Asean in 2025, Malaysia is also serving as the Country Coordinator for Asean-China Dialogue Relations from Aug 2024 to July 2027, co-chairing discussions with China on the DOC's implementation and the COC negotiations.
Malaysian Reserve
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia hosts ASEAN-China meetings on South China Sea in Kuching
KUCHING — Malaysia is once again hosting key ASEAN-China negotiations on the South China Sea, with the 48th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Working Group on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (JWG-DOC) and the 24th ASEAN-China Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration (SOM-DOC) taking place here from today until Aug 14. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) said the meetings aim to further strengthen the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), which was signed on Nov 4, 2002 by ASEAN Member States and China. 'The DOC reflects the shared commitment of ASEAN and China to work towards the finalisation of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC), which is envisaged to contribute meaningfully to regional peace, security and stability. 'Under the DOC framework, various cooperative initiatives have been undertaken to build trust and confidence, as well as to promote constructive dialogue in addressing differences,' it said. The statement said currently, ASEAN and China are actively engaged in developing the COC through the established mechanisms of the JWG-DOC and SOM-DOC. Meanwhile, Wisma Putra said as ASEAN Chair in 2025 and Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations from August 2024 to July 2027, Malaysia also serves as Co-Chair alongside China in steering discussions on the implementation of the DOC and COC negotiations. 'Malaysia remains deeply committed to ensuring the effective implementation of the DOC by all parties, while also advancing a substantive and effective COC that constructively addresses key issues in the South China Sea, and safeguards its sovereignty, sovereign rights and national interests,' it added. This year, five rounds of COC negotiations are being held in various ASEAN and Chinese cities — Jakarta in February, Manila (April), Kuching (August), Singapore (September) and China (November). Malaysia last hosted these meetings in 2019. Wisma Putra said this year's hosting reflects the country's continued commitment to fostering regional dialogue and cooperation under the ASEAN-China framework, particularly in promoting peace, stability, mutual trust as well as the peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea. — BERNAMA
The Star
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia hosts Asean-China meetings on South China Sea in Kuching
KUCHING: Malaysia is once again hosting key Asean-China negotiations on the South China Sea, with the 48th Meeting of the Asean-China Joint Working Group on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (JWG-DOC) and the 24th Asean-China Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration (SOM-DOC) taking place here from Monday (Aug 11) until Aug 14. In a statement on Monday, the Foreign Affairs Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the meetings aim to further strengthen the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), which was signed on Nov 4, 2002 by Asean Member States and China. "The DOC reflects the shared commitment of Asean and China to work towards the finalisation of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC), which is envisaged to contribute meaningfully to regional peace, security and stability. "Under the DOC framework, various cooperative initiatives have been undertaken to build trust and confidence, as well as to promote constructive dialogue in addressing differences," it said. The statement said currently, Asean and China are actively engaged in developing the COC through the established mechanisms of the JWG-DOC and SOM-DOC. Meanwhile, Wisma Putra said as Asean Chair in 2025 and Country Coordinator for Asean-China Dialogue Relations from August 2024 to July 2027, Malaysia also serves as Co-Chair alongside China in steering discussions on the implementation of the DOC and COC negotiations. "Malaysia remains deeply committed to ensuring the effective implementation of the DOC by all parties, while also advancing a substantive and effective COC that constructively addresses key issues in the South China Sea, and safeguards its sovereignty, sovereign rights and national interests," it added. This year, five rounds of COC negotiations are being held in various ASEAN and Chinese cities - Jakarta in February, Manila (April), Kuching (August), Singapore (September) and China (November). Malaysia last hosted these meetings in 2019. Wisma Putra said this year's hosting reflects the country's continued commitment to fostering regional dialogue and cooperation under the Asean-China framework, particularly in promoting peace, stability, mutual trust as well as the peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea. - Bernama
