MANILA, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Nearly 90 per cent of the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea has been agreed upon by ASEAN and China, with Malaysia optimistic that negotiations can be concluded soon.
ASEAN, China Agree On Nearly 90 Pct Of COC , Malaysia Optimistic Talks Near Completion
ASEAN, South China Sea, COC, Mohamad Hasan
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ASEAN and China have agreed on nearly 90 percent of the proposed South China Sea Code of Conduct, with Malaysia expressing optimism that negotiations will conclude soon despite remaining sensitive issues.
- Malaysia's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations are in their final stage, though several outstanding issues require political decisions.
- Both sides are aiming to conclude the Code of Conduct negotiations by the end of this year.
- Monthly meetings have been held to resolve issues regarding the document's legal status and geographical scope.
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