ASEAN Urges US and Iran to Continue Ceasefire Negotiations for Long-term Regional Peace
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement urging the United States and Iran to continue ceasefire negotiations for long-term peace and stability in the Middle East. The "Special Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Middle East Situation," chaired by the Philippines, welcomed the two-week temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran and emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic efforts. ASEAN reaffirmed the importance of safe and smooth navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and called for mitigating the impact of the conflict on the transport of energy and essential goods. It also stated that all countries should resolve differences peacefully and respect sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Hsing-chien, Manila, 13th) Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) today issued a joint statement, calling on the United States and Iran to continue advancing ceasefire negotiations, moving towards ending the conflict, and achieving long-term peace and stability in the region.
As the rotating chair of ASEAN, the Philippines today virtually hosted the "Special Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Middle East Situation." After the meeting, a joint statement was issued, welcoming the two-week temporary ceasefire announced by the US and Iran on the 8th, and emphasizing that "long-term peace and stability" can only be achieved through continuous dialogue and diplomatic efforts.
The statement also affirmed the efforts of Pakistan and relevant parties in promoting negotiations, calling on all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire terms, exercise maximum restraint, end hostilities, act responsibly, and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation.
ASEAN foreign ministers mentioned the importance of ensuring maritime security, freedom of flight and navigation, and called on relevant parties to restore "safe, unobstructed, and smooth passage" in the Strait of Hormuz, especially for merchant and civilian vessels, to reduce the disruption of the war on the transport of energy and essential goods, and to alleviate the impact on the global economy.
The foreign ministers reiterated that all countries should resolve differences through peaceful means and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150413
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Hsing-chien, Manila, 13th) Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) today issued a joint statement, calling on the United States and Iran to continue advancing ceasefire negotiations, moving towards ending the conflict, and achieving long-term peace and stability in the region.
As the rotating chair of ASEAN, the Philippines today virtually hosted the "Special Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Middle East Situation." After the meeting, a joint statement was issued, welcoming the two-week temporary ceasefire announced by the US and Iran on the 8th, and emphasizing that "long-term peace and stability" can only be achieved through continuous dialogue and diplomatic efforts.
The statement also affirmed the efforts of Pakistan and relevant parties in promoting negotiations, calling on all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire terms, exercise maximum restraint, end hostilities, act responsibly, and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation.
ASEAN foreign ministers mentioned the importance of ensuring maritime security, freedom of flight and navigation, and called on relevant parties to restore "safe, unobstructed, and smooth passage" in the Strait of Hormuz, especially for merchant and civilian vessels, to reduce the disruption of the war on the transport of energy and essential goods, and to alleviate the impact on the global economy.
The foreign ministers reiterated that all countries should resolve differences through peaceful means and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150413
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