February 6, 2018

SINGAPORE -- Asean's foreign ministers have emphasised the importance of non-militarisation and self-restraint in all activities in the South China Sea, especially those that could complicate the situation and escalate tensions.

Their position was outlined in a statement by Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the end of an Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat which he chaired on Tuesday (Feb 6).

The statement comes as all 10 Asean members and China are set to begin negotiations next month on a binding code of conduct to manage tensions in the disputed waters.

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