15/7/2016
Declaration
by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the Award rendered in the
Arbitration between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic
of China
The
European Union and its Member States, as contracting parties to the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), acknowledge the Award
rendered by the Arbitral Tribunal, being committed to maintaining a legal order
of the seas and oceans based upon the principles of international law, UNCLOS,
and to the peaceful settlement of disputes.
The EU does
not take a position on sovereignty aspects relating to claims. It expresses the
need for the parties to the dispute to resolve it through peaceful means, to
clarify their claims and pursue them in respect and in accordance with
international law, including the work in the framework of UNCLOS.
The EU
recalls that the dispute settlement mechanisms as provided under UNCLOS
contribute to the maintenance and furthering of the international order based
upon the Rule of Law and are essential to settle disputes.
The EU also
underlines the fundamental importance of upholding the freedoms, rights and
duties established in UNCLOS, in particular the freedoms of navigation and
overflight.
The EU
supports the swift conclusion of talks aiming at an effective Code of Conduct
between ASEAN and China implementing the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of
Parties in the South China Sea.
Recalling
its Statement of 11 March 2016, the EU calls upon the parties concerned to
address remaining and further related issues through negotiations and other
peaceful means and refrain from activities likely to raise tensions. As a
member of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and as a High Contracting Party to the
1976 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South East Asia, the EU also wishes to
"foster cooperation in the furtherance of the cause of peace, harmony, and
stability in the region". The EU therefore stands ready to facilitate
activities which help to build confidence between the parties concerned.
While
underlining the importance of all States working together to protect the marine
ecosystem already endangered by the intensification of maritime traffic and
dredging, the EU and its Member States will continue to organise High Level
Dialogues on Maritime Security Cooperation and the exchange of best practices
on joint management and development of shared resources, such as fisheries, as
well as on capacity-building measures.
15/7/2016
Remarks
by President Donald Tusk after his meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo
Abe
The
European Union and Japan are united in our resolve to fight terrorism, extreme
violence and hatred. Today we mourn all the victims of the tragic attacks in
Nice and Dhaka. We are committed to work hand in hand to counter the plague of
terrorism.
Let me
congratulate Prime Minister Abe on his coalition's victory in the elections
last Sunday. Shinzo, this gives you a strong mandate to accelerate your
ambitious reform agenda and to continue your excellent leadership in the G7.
You have our full support.
During the
G7 Ise-Shima summit we agreed on the goal to conclude our free trade and
strategic partnership agreement by the end of this year. Let me assure you that
the European Union is fully committed and with the renewed leadership of Prime
Minister Abe we will do our utmost to make it happen. The result of the UK
referendum does not affect this process. The arguments, and they are many, for
an active and open trade policy have not changed.
The
European Union remains an engaged and active global player. We will continue
doing so also as an EU of 27 Member States once the UK leaves. Before this day
happens let me recall that the UK is a full member of the EU, with all its
rights and all its obligations. This situation will also apply during the whole
- so-called - divorce process, which the UK government still needs to trigger.
Later today, I will have the opportunity to discuss it with some of my
colleagues and maybe also Prime Minister Theresa May.
Finally,
let me conclude by saying that the European Union continues to cooperate with
all our partners, not only here in Asia but also around the world. There is no
shift in our foreign policy. This was the message I passed today as we intend
to continue our fruitful cooperation with Japan and friendly relations with
Prime Minister Abe.
15/7/2016
Statement
of Asian and European Leaders on International Terrorism
Leaders
reiterated their strong unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms
and manifestations committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes.
Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia, 15 July 2016
1. We, the
Heads of State and of Government of Asia and Europe, the
President
of the European Council, President of the European
Commission,
and the Secretary General of ASEAN, meeting in
Ulaanbaatar
on 15-16 July 2016, reiterated our strong unequivocal
condemnation
of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations
committed
by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes.
2.
Following the recent terrorist attacks in Europe and Asia and in many
other
places, as we have seen in Nice a few hours before our Summit,
we strongly
condemn the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks
perpetrated,
resulting in the unacceptable loss of innocent lives and
countless
injuries.
3. We
express our deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the
victims, to
the people and to the governments of various countries
which have
suffered from terrorist attacks resulting in the loss of
innocent
lives. We reaffirm our commitment to join forces to fight the
plague of
terrorism and underline the need to bring to justice those
responsible
for the attacks in accordance with the Charter of the United
Nations and
other obligations under international law.
15/7/2016
Remarks
by President Donald Tusk at the opening ceremony of the ASEM summit
First of
all thank you President Elbegdorj for expressing solidarity at the attack in
Nice on the French national day. It's a tragic paradox that the subject of this
attack were people celebrating liberty, equality and fraternity. Today we all,
Europe and Asia, stand united with the French people and their government. We
condemn this tragedy and keep up our fight against extreme violence and hatred.
Mr.
President, thank you for welcoming us in Ulaanbaatar on this important
occasion, as we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ASEM. I had the pleasure
yesterday to learn more from you about the proud and rich heritage of the
Mongolian people. Your horse relay postal system from the 13th and 14th
centuries, for instance, was the original connectivity project. I am happy that
we meet here in Mongolia to advance on further connecting Asia and Europe.
Europe
attaches great importance to our partnership with Asia. And ASEM is a unique
forum to bring Europe and Asia closer,
in all spheres: economic, political, and people-to-people.
We have a
lot to gain from working closely together - and much to lose if we do not.
Together we account for about 60% of the world population, and of the world's
trade and GDP.
As leaders,
we have a duty to maintain peace, security and stability, and work for
prosperous, cohesive and sustainable societies. Of course, we have our
differences. But there is much more uniting us than dividing us. We have an
obligation not only to keep it that way but also to improve our relations and
cooperation
We have the
chance to make the most of our cooperation by strengthening our trade and
investment links, by bringing our citizens closer to each other. We should use
this chance to increase our mutual understanding in practice by promoting
enhanced links between our regions - from transport to digital highways.
Our
cooperation is not without challenges. That is why dialogue and a strong
commitment to the rules-based international order are necessary. Common and
predictable rules make states more secure, people more free and encourage
companies to invest with more confidence.Europe and Asia also share
responsibilities for turning our climate change commitments and sustainable
development goals into reality, promoting reformed global governance, addressing
terrorism and the migration and refugee crisis.
All of
these topics will be on the menu of our meeting. I hope that the Ulaanbaatar
Summit will be remembered for our determination to find common solutions.
ASEM has
come a long way in the last 20 years. We have achieved a lot together, but we
have more work to do. I look forward to our discussions. Thank you.
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