Philippine Foreign Department: China and Philippines to Resume Bilateral Consultations on South China Sea Issue
According to a statement from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, China and the Philippines plan to resume bilateral consultations on the South China Sea issue, scheduled to take place on March 28 in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China.
As reported by PNA, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that China and the Philippines will resume their bilateral consultations on the South China Sea issue on March 28 in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China.
The report stated that both sides will discuss progress on the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea" and exchange views on developments in the region since the previous consultation held in early 2025 in China.
The report noted that the resumption of consultations comes at a time when Manila is seeking to revitalize cooperation with Beijing against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East leading to a large-scale disruption of global oil supplies.
The report also mentioned that the Philippines is considering the possibility of establishing a cooperation platform with China on energy crisis issues to ensure regional energy security.
The 10th session of the China-Philippines Bilateral Consultations Mechanism (BCM) on the South China Sea issue was held last January in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. Both sides exchanged candid and constructive views on the situation in the South China Sea. They reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, emphasizing that this aligns with the common interests of regional countries including China and the Philippines. Both sides agreed to strengthen maritime dialogue and communication, properly manage maritime disputes, and continue advancing practical cooperation in areas such as coast guard affairs, marine science and technology, and environmental protection.
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