Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Photo: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

China continues to advocate putting aside differences and pursuing joint development to achieve mutual benefits, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday, responding to a question on maritime development joint venture between China and Indonesia in “waters with overlapping claims.”

At a press conference on Monday, Lin was asked to comment on the joint declaration signed between China and Indonesia on promoting the China-Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership and community with a shared future, in which the two sides reached to an important common agreement on common development. in areas of overlapping demands and agreed to establish a joint intergovernmental steering committee to explore and advance cooperation in this area.

In response, Lin said China has always advocated putting aside differences and pursuing joint development, aiming to work with neighboring maritime countries to manage disputes, promote cooperation, ensure stability and achieve a win-win result.

China is willing to work together with Indonesia to implement the leaders’ consensus, aiming to ensure that the benefits of cooperation will soon benefit the two countries and their peoples, Lin said.

At the same time, China is willing to actively explore maritime cooperation, including joint development, with other neighboring maritime countries, Lin added.

Regarding the specific content of the joint statement, Lin said the joint statement clarifies the political consensus and direction of joint development regarding the conduct of joint development and cooperation in waters where the claims of the two countries meet. overlap. The two countries will further explore specific issues such as the content and methods of cooperation, Lin added.

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