Islamabad sides with Beijing after tribunal ruling on South China Sea

[Dawood Ibrahim]

Pakistan should stay neutral. Chinese claims are bit over the top.

O really US Nato can invade other countries It's justified than for me what china did it's justified whether they like it or not

 

[neem456]

China also heard of supporting north korea to ease out the sanctions.
And with now this, the new axis is coming to rise of Pakistan-China-North korea vs rest of the world.
Interesting times ahead.

 

[EyelessInGaza]

Do Indians have a choice between USA and Russia?

You Indians have zero culture and emulate westerners, even though most of you are brown and unwanted. Harassing Americans via telephone day and night. Indians are opportunistic and have no concept of values and honor. Whatever helps them escape the slums of their societies is focused upon. lol

No doubt as a Pakistani living in the US you are 'not brown' and 'wanted' in the US. That is why you have set yourself up as an authority on 'culture' and tell others about their 'zero culture'.

 

[Genghis khan1]

O really US Nato can invade other countries It's justified than for me what china did it's justified whether they like it or not

Than Pakistan should lay claim to the whole Indian Ocean too.

 

[Established_1965]

O really US Nato can invade other countries It's justified than for me what china did it's justified whether they like it or not

Its not just Philippines vs China, it's group of countries v China.
For example, Indonesia and Malaysia, moderate muslim countries with whom Pakistan got an excellent relationship.

It is not the best interest of Pakistan to snub these countries especially Indonesia.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

Islamabad sides with Beijing after tribunal ruling on South China Sea

• Ali Zain
• July 13, 2016 9:08 am

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad has reiterated its support to Beijing on South China Sea issue following the ruling of an international tribunal which declared that China had no historical rights in the region.

In a statement issued to media, Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan maintains that disputes over the South China Sea should be peacefully resolved, through consultations and negotiations by states directly concerned.

The issue should be discussed in accordance with bilateral agreements and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, he went on to say. He said that Pakistan opposes any imposition of unilateral will on others.

The spokesman said Pakistan believes maintenance of peace and security is the collective responsibility of all parties to the South China Sea.

“Countries outside the region should fully respect efforts made by China and the ASEAN countries to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, and play a constructive role to this end,” the statement said.

Earlier on Tuesday, the tribunal ruled against China’s claims it had “historical rights” in the South China Sea in a bitter dispute that risks further stoking regional tensions.

More than three years after the Philippines asked the permanent court of arbitration in The Hague to dismiss many of China’s sweeping claims in the resource-rich region.

The court said Beijing’s claim of virtual sovereignty over nearly all the South China Sea under a so-called “nine-dash line” runs contrary to UNCLOS, which sets a country’s maritime boundaries 22 kilometres from its coast, and control over economic activities up to 370 kilometres from its coast.

The court ruled China had violated Manila’s sovereign rights by interfering with Philippine fishing and oil exploration activities in the area.

“China had violated the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the exclusive economic zone by interfering with Philippine fishing and petroleum exploration, by constructing artificial islands and failing to prevent Chinese fishermen from fishing in the zone,” the PCA added.

Reacting to the development, Chinese President Xi Jinping rejected the ruling and said “China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime interests in the South China Sea” will not be affected.

It is also pertinent to be mentioned here that China had boycotted the proceedings at the court, saying the body has no jurisdiction over the dispute, and insisted it will not accept, recognise or implement any ruling on the South China Sea, despite being a signatory to UNCLOS along with the Philippines. In a statement issued just hours before The

In a statement issued just hours before the Hague panel announced its decision, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry said it would not accept “any so-called material” from the court.
http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/head...ing-after-tribunal-ruling-on-south-china-sea/

china has a very bad history of defending its sovereignity. they went to war against british even without any airforce. the sacrificed and sacrificed till victory. they became part of korean war and saved north korea. now the dragon is not child but a monster. DON'T WAKE IT UP.

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

The thread title is mislead to the actual statement of the foreign office. In a fairly diplomatic manner; Pakistan has indicated that China and the Phillipines should be the ones deciding this issue directly. So while it is implicit support, it is not explicit declaration of taking a side.

To be honest I would be worried and disturbed if Pakistan did not back China.

china has a very bad history of defending its sovereignity. they went to war against british even without any airforce. the sacrificed and sacrificed till victory. they became part of korean war and saved north korea. now the dragon is not child but a monster. DON'T WAKE IT UP.

Fact of the matter is NO NATION on earth can do anything to China. Not even the americans. If the dragon awakens and roars, the whole world will tremble.

 

[Dawood Ibrahim]

Than Pakistan should lay claim to the whole Indian Ocean too.

We Only claim Kashmir

 

[Major d1]

then who does? few years old Philippine or China's vassal state Viet?

Geo-politically it is complicated by those regime.

 

[jha]

From the statement, its clear that Pakistan is not explicitly taking sides. Which in my opinion is good move. ASEAN+JAPAN+US is too big a market to antagonize. Especially when there is no need for that.

 

[艹艹艹]

From the statement, its clear that Pakistan is not explicitly taking sides. Which in my opinion is good move. ASEAN+JAPAN+US is too big a market to antagonize. Especially when there is no need for that.

胡扯 荒诞This is sheer nonsense

 

[Hutchroy]

Forgot Indian buckled under America pressure and stopped taking oil supplies from Iran and voted against Iran too ? While Pakistan voted in favour of Iran ?

India kept on taking Oil from Iran on "Indian Rupee" Basis and is now paying in Foreign Exchange.

 

[cloud_9]

Pakistan isn't taking sides because of the water sharing issue!

 

[艹艹艹]

In July 12th, the Philippines South China Sea arbitration tribunal to make illegal invalid so-called final decision. In this regard, the Ministry of foreign affairs of the people's Republic of China stated: the ruling is invalid, without binding force, China does not accept, do not recognize.
Pakistan's foreign ministry also for the first time in the South China Sea arbitration case issued a statement supporting China in the South China Sea issue the solemn position.

 

[hassamun]

Pakistan reiterates its support to Beijing on 'South China Sea'
(2016-07-12) In response to a question regarding the South China Sea, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pakistan maintains that disputes over the South China Sea should be peacefully resolved, through consultations and negotiations by states directly concerned, in accordance with bilateral agreements and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC).

In this context, the Spokesperson added that Pakistan opposes any imposition of unilateral will on others, and respects China's statement of optional exception in light of Article 298 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Pakistan believes that maintenance of peace and security is the collective responsibility of all parties to the South China Sea. Countries outside the region should fully respect efforts made by China and the ASEAN countries to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, and play a constructive role to this end.

Islamabad
12 July 2016

http://mofa.gov.pk/pr-details.php?mm=MzkzMQ,,