KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia and the Philippines are committed to ongoing negotiations regarding the South China Sea, aimed at establishing a 'code of conduct' through constructive dialogue and consultations under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was discussed with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A. Manalo, who is currently visiting Malaysia for the 8th Malaysia-Philippines Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), at the Parliament building today.
“As we commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between our nations, I am enthusiastic about advancing our partnership with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration.
“The convening of the JCM holds significant promise for strengthening ties and fostering bilateral cooperation, especially as it marks the first meeting of its kind since 2011,” he said in a Facebook post.
Anwar added that this presents an excellent opportunity to explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in areas such as agriculture and food security, the digital economy, and the halal industry.
— Bernama
