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Using force in disputed waters can escalate tensions

International experts warned about escalating tensions at the 3rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) online workshop on strengthening cooperation in law enforcement at sea.

East Sea issues and goodwill from ASEAN, China and other countries

Regarding the East Sea issue, all countries attending the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) shared the spirit of making a contribution to dialogue and cooperation, said Director of the Foreign Ministry's ASEAN Affairs Department Vu Ho.

AMM 53: Cambodia reiterates stance on East Sea issue

As a non-claimant state, Cambodia aligns itself with the common aspiration that the East Sea remains a sea of peace, stability and prosperity, stated Cambodian Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn.

World experts voice over East Sea issues again

Discussions at the event help address the heat of conflicts which threaten the regional security.

Vietnam displays active participation in AMM related events

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh attended a series of events related to the 49 th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the sixth East Asia Summit and the 23 rd ASEAN Regional Forum in Vientiane, Laos on July 26.

VN Deputy PM speaks on regional security issues

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has proposed initiatives to further the role of the ASEAN+3, the East Asia Summit (EAS) and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in peace, security and development in East Asia.

ARF senior officials’ meeting spotlights East Sea issue

The Senior Officials’ Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (SOM ARF) opened on June 9 in Yangon, Myanmar, giving much space for the East Sea issue.

Vietnam, US hold 6th political, security, and defence dialogue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Both sides have expressed satisfaction with the consistent development of bilateral relations over the year.

East Sea remains concern to ASEAN

Bandar Seri Begawan — ASEAN Foreign Ministers reached a high consensus in meetings held in Brunei on the region's viewpoint that the East Sea issue is a matter of mutual concern as it relates to peace, stability and security in the entire region.