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‘PH to uphold UNCLOS provisions in APPF maritime security talks’
The Philippines is set to champion the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) during the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) discussions on maritime security.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Speaker Martin Romualdez affirmed the Philippines' stance during a press conference preceding the 31st APPF.
Zubiri emphasized that the forum is intended to promote a rules-based international order and the importance of maritime security in adherence to UNCLOS.
He acknowledged potential differing views, particularly with China, but stressed the Philippines' commitment to its principles and those of similarly situated countries.
The discussions will focus on wording related to UNCLOS, freedom of navigation, and the rules-based order, with the outcome to be determined over the three-day forum.
China is one of the 18 nations participating in the APPF hosted by the Philippines.
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