By Fat Reyes
INQUIRER.net
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
DFA spokesperson Raul Hernandez. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on
Tuesday said that it would be persistent in summoning the Cambodian
envoy and demand an explanation for what it described as “strong
accusations” against the Philippines and Vietnam.
“We are going to summon the Cambodian ambassador to ask him to
explain what he meant when he stated that the ‘inflexible and
non-negotiable position of two countries of ASEAN is dirty politics,’”
Raul Hernandez, DFA spokesperson, said in an interview with reporters.
“We are trying to find out the real meanings of these statements
because these are rather strong accusations that we are playing dirty
politics,” he added.
Hernandez said that about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, a note verbale was
handed to Tan Chanadaravuth, Second Secretary and Consul of the
Cambodian Embassy in the Philippines, asking the Cambodian ambassador to
explain the details he divulged. He said the meeting lasted for about
30 minutes.
He said that the Cambodian ambassador was summoned Monday and Tuesday but that he was “indisposed” to come.
“We hope to receive a reply but for now he is indisposed but we will
keep on summoning him until he is able to come to the Department of
Foreign Affairs to explain these accusations,” Hernandez said.
Hernandez was reacting to an article published in the letter to the
editor of a local broadsheet (The Philippine Star) authored by Hos
Sereythonh, Cambodian ambassador to the Philippines. In his letter
entitled Communiqué only through full consensus, Hos accused
the Philippines and Vietnam of playing dirty politics in trying to blame
the Cambodian Chair “for what essentially was the inflexible and
non-negotiable position of the two countries of ASEAN (Association of
South East Asian Nations).”
The Association of South East Asian Nations came under direct
scrutiny after it was not able to issue a joint statement for the first
time because of a conflict between China and some ASEAN-member states’
claims on the West Philippine Sea.
Hos, in his letter, also reacted to the article entitled What happened in Phnom Penh written
by Undersecretary Erlinda Basilio, saying that based on Basilio’s
explanation of fiction and facts, she has “tried to manipulate, distort,
and exaggerate in order to make her case.”
Hernandez was quick to defend Basilio, saying that Basilio was a
professional diplomat with an unblemished record of nearly 50 years of
service to the country.
“More importantly, Undersecretary Basilio was present in all the
meetings in Phnom Penh. The Cambodian Ambassador was not,” Hernandez
said.
Hos, in his letter, also said that Cambodia, the Chair of the ASEAN,
was not to blame for the non-issuance of the ASEAN joint statement,
saying that Cambodia wrote to all the ASEAN Foreign Ministers to ask for
responses to the issue but that, “after waiting for several weeks it
was clear that ASEAN had no consensus on the Scarborough Shoal” dispute.
But Hernandez, in the interview, said that the Cambodian Chair
appointed a committee, including the Philippines and Vietnam, which had
full authority if it could reach a consensus on a final draft.
“Upon a series of many negotiations, at least
five final drafts achieved a consensus. Notwithstanding authority
granted the committee, all final drafts were disapproved by the Chair,”
Hernandez said.
Hernandez added that they wanted to ask Hos to
authorize the release of evidence to the public, which he said should
end all speculation on what really happened in Phnom Penh.
“We will also ask where the ambassador obtained
the information on the events as narrated in his letter since these are
not consistent with the records of the ASEAN meetings,” he said.
When asked by reporters if it was possible for
Cambodia to ignore the said appeal, Hernandez said, “Well that will be
an issue. That will be an issue for him.”
34 comments:
Looks like Cambodia representative really kicked themselves in the ass this time. Good job Hun Sen. Look like your loud mouth have a cult following.
Don't have to reply to a worthless.
Cambodia should not be messe with those losers.
What the Philippine is going to do?
I don't think Cambodia is giving a damn about the Philippine. We just tell them to get lost. they get thier opinion and we get ourse. They can't go aginst China, so they are trying with the Cambodia.
Should let Hun Sen explained why his country doesn't want to try and help to resolve the South China Sea row. And ask him how much money did China pocket him
This what Khmer's proverbs said: tombao min chheur York chhoue chak = wound doesn't hurts kept on pocking it with a stick.Started with Yu Ay ambassador to Thailand then,ambassador to Philiphine Mr Hos Sereython kept on picking the old wound now the wound is spending became flashes eating bacterias now,Thai&philiphine joint teams to kick the host's Ass.Good diplomacy picking a fight on their own members after 45th yrs unity...ha...ha...ha...Hun sen is to blamed diplomacy from the jungle....
Cambodia doesn't need to explaine anything to any country. South China Sea is Cambodia dispute and we don't need resolve anythnig that we don't want to.
South China sea is our dispute. The Phillip needs to get lost.
Yes Cambodia need to explain. If they feel the need to not then they should relinquish their membership. You guys don`t get the politics. As a representative you need to work with other countries for peace and stability. Economic is also a big factor. You think by siding with China everything would ok for Cambodia? Wanna talk about how China supported Khmer Rouge? There is one thing different between China and Cambodia. China is for its country while Cambodia is for their cronies.
To the the above comment.
Don't you open your eyes. Cambodian economy was blocked by Thailand and Vietnam already. Our product cannot compete with Thai and Vietnam. We export to those damn countries less than their export to Cambodia. It is an inequality economy that currently the US government fight against with China.
Cambodian economy depends on agriculture, garment, and tourism.
However, for agriculture, Cambodian people cannot sell their product because Vietnamese and Thai officers @ the border block our exports. If they buy our product, they set a very minimum price that we cannot sell. That's really inequality.
If we can have a narrowed-China Market, it is much more better than nothing, isn't it?
Again,
Reply to "China is for its country while Cambodia is for their cronies."
We don't care about China's interest. South China Sea dispute is not Cambodian problem as Preah Vihear dispute is not ASEAN's problem either. Sic.
I think this Philippine officer should resign. Why? Accusation of Cambodia as a Chair just giving a green light for China to move on.
This is what you guys want? (showing your weakness or ASEAN ununited). I don't understand what your purpose is.
I should recommend Philippine seeks for international support and accusation on China's military movement to the South China Sea rather than accusation of Cambodian as a chairman. Accusation of each other will ignited the existent flame.
Don't forget Cambodia is just a chair of ASEAN for just one year. Why does Philippine mess with Cambodia? Many people know that Cambodia need China to guarantee their map in the world map and economy. Philippine should be calm down and move on rather hit any member of ASEAN for nothing. Sic.
8:23 AM
8:27 AM
You don`t get my post 7:14 AM. Is it that hard? As A Asean member you are essentially like the E.U. Asean is bunch of small countries that need to stand together against bigger country. So you think South China Sea is not Cambodia`s problem? If that sea lane is not neutral what happens if China want to punish Cambodia for what ever reason. You think they would allow Cambodia`s shipment flow?
Preah Vihear is Asean issue and Indonesia tried to help but Hun Sen is making back room deals with Thailand. So the issue is, Is Preah Vihear a problem that Hun Sen is making to divert attentions from Vietnam? In case you have not notice, two major provinces was ceded to Vietnam with no protest.
As an ambassador for any nation. The language you use must be professional and in diplomatic terms. Even if you think the Philippines are using dirty politics you never say it like that. Like no countries is calling Hun Sen or Cambodia using dirty politics. If this is not enough to understand I suggest you spend time in School. I, by no means smarter than anyone but at least I can understand the meaning of politic.
8:32 AM
The Philippines are already calling out the Cambodian ambassador to put out the proof instead of barking like Hun Sen and his loud mouth cronies. Now they are on the spot. So lets see what happens eh?
The damn Phillippine wants to pick on Cambodia, since they know they can not do anything to China.
China right now built a city on the island and the Phillip is keep fighting with Cambodia for nothing.
Wrong! Two ambassadors Madam Yu Ay and mister Hos Sereythong of Cambodia cronies of jungle's Hun whose started to pick the fight! Facts: Asian summit gone for awhile accusation has done back then,no one pay attentions to all shit happened during 45Th Asian summit.But, until Madam Yu ay & sir Sereythong opened their unprofessional critism on Thailand & Philiphine,now shit is blew out of proportions.You see picking on old wound is not good...Its causes itchy and speads like wild fires.These two Khmers ambassadors need to learn how to be quiet some time.
If you can't say anything nice,don't say anything at all, my third grade teacher always told her students that,take it from my third grade teacher madam Yu Ay& sir Sereythong...
8:47 AM
"In case you have not notice, two major provinces was ceded to Vietnam with no protest."
What two provinces?
Hey! Kmenhwatt,your third grade teacher ms Swan,picking on you a lot when you were young boy huh? You're a clown in the class thatwise she told you that!...I was your classmate back in the day,Ms Swan says she is very proud of your accomplishment,good job my friend.Stop using my P.C to post shit in here....just kidin'
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What's provinces that is ceding to Yuon by ah Hun&Heng !!!!??? Tell us please...
Two Cambodian ambassadors only reply to those reports about the attack on Cambodia as the ASEAN's
Chair. Cambodia is thier country and they have to protect it and the philippines should understand that when they attacking Cambodia.
If those Phillips are not cowards, then they should try to stop the Chinese from building the city on the island, instead they pick a fight with Cambodia for nothing.
Totally stupid.
You have to understand the diplomatic wordings. In case of Cambodia they like to use derogatory filthy words which is unprofessional in their positions.
The fight is now about Cambodia, it is no longer about SCS. This show how coward the Phillips are.
Its all over KI and Khmerization. Don't you read?
Coward? Towards China? Like any other asian country isn't. LoL your comments fit right in with You Ay and Hos. That's the most professional thing you can say.
Dirty politic is the filthy words, while the Chinese pointing guns at your ass in not filthy. Dummy!
It's time for the American to pull out their big gun and put a bullets up those Chinese ass
The US already said that the dispute should be peaceful, but the Philippines thinks otherwise. If they want to go to war, then go ahead. Cambodia will not send troops to support any Country, China or Philippines.
We had been fighting for the last 35 years and we have no desire to fight another war.
Hey, I feel like No one talking about the US yet. Where is the US now? It is kinda quiet for South China See Dispute? Why?
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Phillips should know the reason that leads to diplomatic dispute.
Phillips should solve the problem rather than force any member of ASEAN to follow her wish.
There are many possible senario:
1. Joint Drill with many countries like Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia, and S. Korea. Is it possible to make a new community by calling as "South Asia Organization" ---> SAO.
2. Call for UN Security to summon an immediate talk on South China Sea Dispute.
3. File a complaint against China in International Court of Justice in Netherlands.
4. Go to war. Don't be afraid of China. Because the geography of China Sea gives high favor to Philippine and Vietnam if these countries go to war with China.
1. a lot of the countries will not joint militrary drill with the Philippine, especially Japan and Taiwen.
2. Supper Powers don't give a damn about the UN.
3. ICJ would not talk the case. If it does, China doesn't give a damn.
4. Only spratly Island are close to Philippine, and I believe should be belong to the Phillippines, but the other group of Island is close to China. It is within the range of China guns. The Philippine war ships would take more time to get there. too far from Philippine but close to China.
Cambodia is a shame to the ASEAN. It should get out or let's kick it out of ASEAN. Anyway its face is already stuck to China ass.
It's better than stuck to the Phillips ass.
Now I know that Combodian wanna stuck their face to someone's ass haha
Just like the Phillips stuck to the US ass. No different there.Hahaha back to you.
Come on joint the fight ,where is ambassador to Yiek cong!???? Don't Yiek nam &philiphine that caused this Asian nations breakdown? No one talked about Yieknam huh!? Yieknam is protected by big stick's Hun,no one dares to pock their nose in Yieknam affair,Cambodian's ambassador to Yieknam is so quiet about these philiphine&Yieknam issues.Don't these two nations that caused headache to Asean summit?
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