Canberra (VNA) – The East Sea once again took the theme of an international workshop that was held at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra where experts looked into a number of issues regarding this important sea.
The three-day event, from September 28-30, attracted about 70 experts from Australia, China, Japan, the US, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. It was organised by the Australian academy, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, and the Japan Institute of International Affairs.
Experts discussed prospects of strategies and geo-economics in the India-Pacific region amidst the growing East Sea tensions, economic and security difficulties related to the East Sea issue that face Southeast Asia, the US-China relations with regard to the East Sea issue, international law and The Hague tribunal’s ruling, challenges and measures to minimise conflicts or solve disputes.
Some participants pointed out the challenges and dilemma that the East Sea disputes have caused for the parties concerned such as in terms of territory, the right to access to natural resources, environmental degradation, and challenges to trade, assistance and investment. They also expressed their viewpoints on ASEAN’s role and contribution in the issue settlement.
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