The international workshop on maritime security in East Asia was held by the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) in collaboration with the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the Japan Institute of International Affairs.
Participants discussed the global significance of navigation in East Asia, the recent developments in the East Sea and East China Sea, the legal aspects of navigation in East Asia, and cooperation opportunities for the two regions to contribute to peace, security and development.
Many countries, including EU member states, are interested in maritime security in East Asia, especially once the EU and ASEAN establish a strategic partnership, Bruno Hellendroff of the Group of Research and Information for Peace (GRIP) told the Vietnam News Agency, adding that the EU was particularly concerned by the East Sea issue.
According to Hellendroff, it is necessary to maintain peace, security and prosperity in the Asian-Pacific region and the world in general, and ensure international laws and norms are respected.
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