The Philippines said Wednesday it believes the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea should be resolved in a manner consistent with 'the spirit of good neighborly relations'. "The Philippines is further encouraged by the Agreement on a Framework on the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea that will help us move towards negotiating an effective Code of Conduct," the Philippine Foreign Ministry said in a "Statement on the first anniversary of the arbitral tribunal award". July 12 marked the first anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal of The Hague's ruling on the South China Sea dispute in a case against China that was unilaterally initiated by the Philippines under the administration of former president Benigno Aquino III. China has reiterated that the ruling was illegal and said it will not accept any proposition or action based on the decision. "Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alan Peter S. Cayetano reiterates that the Duterte Administration is committed to its strategy to strengthen old allies and engage new partner nations," the statement said. "The Philippines shall remain an enemy to none and a friend to all in its pursuit of economic and political benefits for the country, including the long-term security and stability in the region," it said. youth wristbandswellies and wristbands 2017wristband creationflash drive wristband
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (right) meets with State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Monday. Li Xiaowei / Xinhua Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen met with State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Monday. Describing China as a good and true friend, Hun Sen said the friendship between Cambodia and China has withstood the test of time and grown even stronger. The prime minister expressed gratitude for China's support of Cambodia's social economic development and the building of its national defense and military forces. Hun Sen spoke highly of China's achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, saying that Cambodia firmly supports Xi's initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative and the broader goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries this year, Cambodia wants to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation to a higher level, he said. Noting that China and Cambodia are traditional good neighbors and iron friends, Wei said the comprehensive strategic partnership between them has been further promoted under the leadership of Xi and Hun Sen. China will as always support Cambodia in choosing its own development path commensurate with its national conditions. Wei said the Chinese military would like to work with the Cambodian side in implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepening pragmatic cooperation and contributing to the development of bilateral ties. Xinhua
