Rabu 26 Feb 2014 20:51 WIB

Indonesian and Chinese military chiefs discuss South China Sea

Red: Yeyen Rostiyani
The South China Sea is among startegic shipping lanes in the world, including for illegal immigrants to enter Indonesia (map).
Foto: www.dni.gov
The South China Sea is among startegic shipping lanes in the world, including for illegal immigrants to enter Indonesia (map).

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BEIJING - Indonesia hopes that China will be patient over the South China Sea issue to maintain stability, peace and mutual welfare in the region. While China emphasized its objection to any international interference.

"I am sure China's principle is to maintain mutual harmony. While Indonesia, particularly the Indonesian Military, believes that China can be more patient in resolving the South China Sea issue," the Commander of Indonesia Military General Moeldoko stated during his visit on Wednesday.

The TNI Commander who held the meeting with Military Center Commission Deputy Chairman, General Fang Changlong, stated that Indonesia took a neutral stance relating to the South China Sea issue. Moeldoko added that the Indonesian Military kept monitoring the development in the South China Sea issue.

The Indonesian Military, Moeldoko added, urged all parties disputing the area to prioritize cooperation in South China Sea than to trigger conflict that will disturb the stability, security and peace in the region.