"We will continue to work towards our common interest by adopting certain approaches. The common interest we want to achieve is stability," Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister A. M. Fachir said.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) -- The Indonesian government will continue to boost stability in the South China Sea region through various approaches, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister A. M. Fachir said.

Speaking at a discussion themed "Maritime Fulcrum and Foreign Policy" here on Monday, Fachir stated that Indonesia will also create stability in South China Sea regions that had continued to remain conflict-ridden.

"We will continue to work towards our common interest by adopting certain approaches. The common interest we want to achieve is stability," he remarked.

The minister pointed out that Indonesia will also try some efforts to prevent conflicts in the South China dispute area.

"Through various approaches, both international and internal workshops, Indonesia will convey that conflict is not the solution," he affirmed.

Moreover, Director of the ASEAN Cooperation of the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry I Gusti Agung Wesake Puja said that the Indonesian government at the ASEAN Summit had pushed for the completion of a Code of Conduct (CoC) agreement to settle the South China Sea dispute.

"Indonesia is supporting the peace process to resolve the South China Sea dispute. It is encouraging the completion of the CoC agreement between ASEAN and China," he stated.

According to Puja, the ethical code to settle all disputes over the South China Sea should be completed and agreed upon soon to ensure stability in the region.

"During a discussion to settle the South China Sea dispute at the ASEAN Summit, it was agreed that stability should be ensured in the South China Sea by accelerating the establishment of the Code of Conduct," Puja explained.

The official added that there were several countries concerned about the land reclamation carried out by a particular country in the South China Sea.

Therefore, the Indonesian government has asked the countries involved in the dispute to refrain from taking any action.

President Joko Widodo, Puja remarked, has reiterated the importance of maintaining and increasing stability in the region because it is important for its sustainable development.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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