The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have declared “the importance of an immediate cessation” of hostilities in Ukraine.
“As in all countries, we continue to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, political freedom and territorial integrity,” said a joint statement released on Friday following the US-ASEAN summit in Washington. sabi.
“We have noted the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities and the creation of conditions conducive to a peaceful solution,” the statement said. it is said.
“We support the efforts of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to find a peaceful way out of the situation.” Protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel and people at risk, as well as those in need, in Ukraine. ”
Referring to the latest developments in the South China Sea, the statement said, “We stressed the importance of taking steps to increase mutual trust between the parties.” principles of international law.
The statement reaffirmed that participants in the summit were fully committed to the need to make the Korean Peninsula a nuclear weapons-free zone. “We reaffirm our shared commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and to lasting peace. We continue to insist that North Korea must fully implement the appropriate UN Security Council resolutions, taking into account the call of the international community. ” diplomacy and working for the maintenance of peace and stability in the region.
Source: TASS
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