The two sides discussed sea issues in a straightforward manner and agreed to observe important shared conceptions reached by their parties and government leaders as well as the Sino-Vietnam agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea issues.
They agreed to push negotiation mechanisms regarding marine issues towards achieving substantial outcomes, soon finalize a code of conduct in the East Sea and mitigate sea disputes, abstain from taking actions that may complicate the situation or expand disputes, and maintain peace and stability in the East Sea.
