Philippine foreign minister hails decision

Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay has hailed the tribunal’s decision as an important contribution to the efforts to address disputes in the South China Sea.Yasay told reporters in Manila on Tuesday that his country’s experts are studying the milestone decision with care. He also called on all those concerned to exercise restraint and sobriety. Source and image: NHK Share this:TweetEmail

July 13, 2016

Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay has hailed the tribunal’s decision as an important contribution to the efforts to address disputes in the South China Sea.

Yasay told reporters in Manila on Tuesday that his country’s experts are studying the milestone decision with care.

He also called on all those concerned to exercise restraint and sobriety.