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DFA refutes Chinese claim on ‘prior notification’ in Ayungin deal
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has rebuked China for its inaccurate statements regarding the recent agreement on resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had claimed that the Philippines was informed of Beijing's positions, which were allegedly favorable to China, prior to the agreement.
These claimed Chinese positions included Ayungin Shoal being part of China, the Philippines needing to notify China in advance for resupply missions and undergo onsite verification, and a prohibition on sending construction materials for ship repairs.
The DFA spokesperson stated that the provisional arrangement on resupply missions was reached with the clear understanding by both sides that it will not prejudice their respective national positions.
The DFA spokesperson specifically refuted China's claims regarding prior notification and on-site confirmation as inaccurate.
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