A binding Code of Conduct on the South China Sea is needed for stability in Southeast Asia and the East Asia region, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Thursday as he gave assurances that the adoption of such an agreement is a priority of President Rodrigo Duterte.

The President had earlier said China agreed to the “fast tracking “of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the disputed waters and islands during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other Related Summits held in Manila this week.

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