Malaysia: All parties must adhere to international law on South China Sea

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan attending the retreat session at the 57th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane on July 25, 2024. - Reuters

VIENTIANE: Malaysia has called for all parties to honour international and maritime law to minimise the influence of external powers in the South China Sea, stated Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Malaysia has proposed at the 57th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) plenary session that Asean countries should avoid seeking external assistance to resolve territorial disputes in the South China Sea.