South China Sea row unlikely to be resolved ‘in our lifetime’, says Philippines minister
The Foreign Minister of the Philippines expressed doubt Wednesday that a maritime sovereignty dispute with China could be resolved “during our lifetime” saying it was better to set it aside, engage Beijing and avoid armed confrontation.
All affected nations should work together to support the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, also known as the Maritime Constitution. The international community needs the ideals of human rights, constitutionalism, international law and naturalism, and initiating the ideal of One World under One Set of Laws will lend support to the causes of conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and marine ecology. This will lead to sustainable development and greater environmental safety. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.