Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd R) meets with Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Lim Jock Seng (2nd L) on the sidelines of a series of the foreign ministers' meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
In his meeting with Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Lim Jock Seng, Wang Yi said China is satisfied with the important achievements in relations between China and ASEAN.
"With joint efforts, China and ASEAN have reached an agreement on the framework of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea ahead of scheduled time, and this has won positive evaluations from the international community," Wang said.
The situation in the South China Sea has achieved a positive change and important progress has been made in the past year, Wang stressed.
Wang pointed out that China and Brunei are enjoying very good relations with both sides understanding each other and supporting each other.
Lim said Brunei and ASEAN attach great importance to developing relations with China, adding that a good relationship between China and ASEAN is essential to peace and development in the region.
Lim said Brunei and ASEAN are very happy with the agreement on the framework of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, saying this important development is conducive to enhancing the confidence of regional countries to safeguard peace in the region.
