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China’s Foreign Ministry called out for 'misrepresenting' PH-China arrangement
China’s Foreign Ministry called out for 'misrepresenting' PH-China arrangement
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday called out China’s Foreign Ministry for “misrepresenting” the PH-China arrangement for rotation and resupply missions (RORE).
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday called out China’s Foreign Ministry for “misrepresenting” the PH-China arrangement for rotation and resupply missions (RORE).
In a statement, the DFA reiterated the country’s legal rights to conduct the RORE, as well as to keep BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
In a statement, the DFA reiterated the country’s legal rights to conduct the RORE, as well as to keep BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
"It is unfortunate that the MFA Spokesperson has mischaracterized the Philippines' RORE mission yesterday morning," said DFA spokesperson Teresita "Tess" Daza.
"It is unfortunate that the MFA Spokesperson has mischaracterized the Philippines' RORE mission yesterday morning," said DFA spokesperson Teresita "Tess" Daza.
"Instead of acknowledging how two countries were able to manage differences in order to avoid miscalculation and misunderstanding, the spokesperson chose to misrepresent what has been agreed between the Philippines and China regarding RORE missions in Ayungin Shoal."
"Instead of acknowledging how two countries were able to manage differences in order to avoid miscalculation and misunderstanding, the spokesperson chose to misrepresent what has been agreed between the Philippines and China regarding RORE missions in Ayungin Shoal."
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Daza asserted that the understanding between the Philippines and China was concluded in good faith with the explicit agreement that it will not prejudice national positions.
Daza asserted that the understanding between the Philippines and China was concluded in good faith with the explicit agreement that it will not prejudice national positions.
"It is not helpful to keep giving false notions about what has been agreed on and how they were implemented," she said.
"It is not helpful to keep giving false notions about what has been agreed on and how they were implemented," she said.
Daza added that the Philippines' core positions on West Philippine Sea issues remain clear and consistent, including as regards to the country's legally-settled maritime entitlements and the Philippines lawful right to conduct routine activities within its own exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Daza added that the Philippines' core positions on West Philippine Sea issues remain clear and consistent, including as regards to the country's legally-settled maritime entitlements and the Philippines lawful right to conduct routine activities within its own exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
"The BRP Sierra Madre is a commissioned naval vessel and its presence in Ayungin Shoal is well within the Philippines' sovereign rights and jurisdiction," she said.
"The BRP Sierra Madre is a commissioned naval vessel and its presence in Ayungin Shoal is well within the Philippines' sovereign rights and jurisdiction," she said.
"The Philippines will remain committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes, including through dialogue and consultation, and will honor the understanding on RORE missions. We expect China will also adhere to the understanding as negotiated."
"The Philippines will remain committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes, including through dialogue and consultation, and will honor the understanding on RORE missions. We expect China will also adhere to the understanding as negotiated."
China earlier said it will "respond resolutely" to any violation by the Philippines of its deal to calm tensions between the two countries.
China earlier said it will "respond resolutely" to any violation by the Philippines of its deal to calm tensions between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on the Philippines to "honor its commitments" under the deal rather than "backtracking or creating complications", according to a readout of his meeting with Philippine foreign secretary Enrique Manalo at an ASEAN gathering in Laos.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on the Philippines to "honor its commitments" under the deal rather than "backtracking or creating complications", according to a readout of his meeting with Philippine foreign secretary Enrique Manalo at an ASEAN gathering in Laos.
"Otherwise, China will definitely respond resolutely," he said.
"Otherwise, China will definitely respond resolutely," he said.
Meanwhile, regional and external partners expressed support for the Philippines and China's efforts to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea during the 14th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting (EAS FMM) and 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Meanwhile, regional and external partners expressed support for the Philippines and China's efforts to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea during the 14th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting (EAS FMM) and 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
During the meetings, DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo provided updates on the provisional agreement reached with China on RORE missions in Ayungin Shoal.
During the meetings, DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo provided updates on the provisional agreement reached with China on RORE missions in Ayungin Shoal.
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United States welcomed the provisional agreement of the Philippines and China on the RORE missions as a positive step to manage tensions in the South China Sea.
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United States welcomed the provisional agreement of the Philippines and China on the RORE missions as a positive step to manage tensions in the South China Sea.
Secretary Manalo emphasized that the Philippines will honor its commitments under the agreement and hoped that China will likewise honor the agreement.
Secretary Manalo emphasized that the Philippines will honor its commitments under the agreement and hoped that China will likewise honor the agreement.
He also reiterated the Philippines' consistent positions on the South China Sea, including adherence to the rule of law and peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as commitment to asserting sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
He also reiterated the Philippines' consistent positions on the South China Sea, including adherence to the rule of law and peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as commitment to asserting sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
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