VIENTIANE, July 26, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Le Luong Minh receives an interview in Vientiane, Laos, July 25, 2016. Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Le Luong Minh on Monday hailed a joint statement between ASEAN and China. The statement reaffirms their efforts to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) "to promote peace, stability, mutual trust and confidence in the region." (Xinhua/Liu Yun)
