Indonesia has drafted a resolution at the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Manila this week calling on member-countries to respect international maritime laws and promote freedom of navigation in the East and South China Sea, amid China’s increasing assertiveness at sea. The world’s largest archipelagic state called on members to “double the efforts in promoting and maintaining peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation across the East and South China Sea,” according to the draft document posted on the APPF website. It also said countries should peacefully resolve sea disputes according to universally recognized principles of international law.

Cruz, B. M. D. (2023, November 24). Indonesia pushes East, South China Sea freedom of navigation at Manila forum. Business World, p. S1/10.