US and Indonesia Confirmed cooperation in island development in the South China Sea with China in mind October 29, 19:00

Indonesian Foreign Minister Lutono and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have confirmed that they will work together to develop an island in Indonesia located in the southern part of the South China Sea, with China claiming interests in almost the entire South China Sea.

In the waters of the southern South China Sea, Indonesia has set up an exclusive economic zone off the coast of its territory, the Natuna Islands, while China claims interests in almost the entire South China Sea, and conflict continues between the two countries. I will.



Indonesian Foreign Minister Lutono said at a meeting after meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who has been visiting the site since the 29th, with China in mind, "The stability and peace of the South China Sea should be maintained, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Must be respected and implemented. "



He called for further investment from the United States, including the development of remote islands such as the Natuna Islands.



In response, Pompeo said, "We welcome Indonesia to take decisive action to protect sovereignty around the Natuna Islands. New to strengthen maritime security and protect the world's leading trade routes. I want to cooperate in a way. "



Regarding the Natuna Islands, Japan is also supporting the development of fishing ports and the development of surveillance vessels and radar facilities to crack down on illegal fishing vessels.