Beijing, Manila to enhance maritime dialogue

China and the Philippines convened the third meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on Thursday in Beijing as a platform to address differences, prevent and properly manage incidents at sea, and enhance maritime dialogue and cooperation.

The dialogue was acknowledged as a venue for enhanced and regular exchanges that can play a significant role in the stable development of bilateral relations.

Vice-Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou led the Chinese delegation that met the Philippine delegation led by Foreign Undersecretary Enrique Manalo.