Malaysia: Asean must resolve overlapping South China Sea claims

Malaysia urged Southeast Asian countries to settle overlapping claims in the South China Sea before bringing them up with Beijing following a meeting by Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi. Speaking to reporters after the meeting Anifah said, “China is earnest in its desire in finding solutions” and proposed that overlapping claims by member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian should be resolved first. He added, then China can appreciate this and realize it is Asean’s wish.” No time frame has been set for such a meeting, leaders failed to come up with a consensus during their last meeting Phnom Penh in July.  

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