MANILA, Philippines: The United States, through its embassy in Manila, said the Philippines can count on its support to uphold freedom of navigation while France and the European Union opposed any use of force in addressing sea row.
The China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militia vessels on Tuesday water cannoned and rammed vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources enroute to Panatag Shoal to conduct a regular humanitarian mission to Filipino fishermen in the area.'Today is a sad day for Filipino fishermen.
The embassy said France 'renews its call for respect' of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and of freedom of navigation.'We oppose any threat or use of force contrary to international law and recall the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue. We also recall the decision rendered by the Arbitral Court on July 12, 2016,' the French embassy said.
France EU Slam China Over Water Blast On PH Mission Vessels In SCS
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