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South China Sea, trade cooperation top agenda in 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum
The Philippines will host the 31st Annual Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Pasay City from November 23 to 25, 2023, with over 300 delegates expected from 18 countries.
The South China Sea issue and trade cooperation are the main agenda items for the forum.
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has instructed delegates to maintain a diplomatic tone and avoid harsh rhetoric, particularly regarding the West Philippine Sea.
This approach is to ensure peace and stability in the region and to facilitate a consensus among member nations, including China, which will also be sending delegates.
Draft resolutions seeking peace and stability in the South China Sea have been filed by some member-countries, such as Indonesia.
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Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri confirmed that the West Philippine Sea (WPS) situation will definitely be discussed during the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31) hosted by the Philippines.
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Senator Jinggoy Estrada urged foreign delegates at the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31) to address the escalating incidents in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the broader South China Sea.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the sidelines of the APEC Summit to discuss measures aimed at de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea, including fishing rights and the plight of Filipino fishermen.
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that the Philippines should only engage in bilateral talks with China concerning the West Philippine Sea (WPS) if China demonstrates sincerity.
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