VIENTIANE, Oct. 12 – Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday called on all parties to uphold peace and tranquility, pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, and firmly promote opening up and cooperation, to create a brighter future for East Asia and the world.
Li made the three-point proposal when addressing the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane.
At present, the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, and the global economic recovery lacks momentum, Li said.
He called for regional countries to be highly vigilant against and resolutely curbing actions that endanger regional stability and increase the risk of conflict.
Li said that regional development and prosperity cannot be achieved without peace and stability in the South China Sea, adding that the Chinese side has always been committed to abiding by international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and following the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
At present, China and ASEAN countries are actively promoting the consultation on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, and striving for its early conclusion, he added.
