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The first in-person meetings of this kind since the epidemic struck, the highly anticipated talks between the Philippines and China on the South China Sea and the two countries’ overall bilateral relations began on Thursday.

The 7th Bilateral Consultations Mechanism (BCM) on the South China Sea will take place on March 24 after the 23rd Philippine-China Foreign Ministry Consultations (FMC), which began on March 23.

The meetings follow the most recent West Philippine Sea developments, which included the Philippines complaining and expressing worry about Chinese moves close to Ayungin Shoal and, most recently, the gathering of more than 40 suspected “Chinese maritime militia vessels” off Pagasa Island.

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong of China reaffirmed the need for the two countries to “follow the important consensus” reached between Presidents Xi Jinping and Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in January and properly resolve differences through dialogue during the opening session of both meetings on Thursday in Manila.

He stated, “We need to appropriately resolve our disagreements through amicable consultation and thoroughly strengthen our comprehensive strategic collaboration and enhance cooperation in different practical sectors. “We must maintain the general course of amicable relations between our two nations.”

Sun hoped that the FMC would “lay a favorable atmosphere for tomorrow’s discussions,” during which Manila and Beijing would engage in “in-depth” discussion of maritime-related issues.

“China stands ready to work with countries in the neighborhood, including the Philippines, to enhance our solidarity and cooperation, communication and coordination to jointly uphold our shared interests and the peace and stability of the region,” he said. “In light of this fast-changing international landscape.”

The Philippine team is being led by Ma. Theresa Lazaro, the undersecretary of foreign affairs. She stated that Manila continues to value the two processes and looks forwards to cooperating with the ministry to put the consensus into practice.

“We intend to transfer the state visit’s results into tangible, high-impact activities that will benefit both our two peoples or the two countries and peoples, equally. To continue the progress in our enterprises, Mr. Vice Minister, I look forwards to collaborating with you.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that a variety of topics, including economic, people-to-people, marine, security, and regional challenges, will be discussed during the two sessions.

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