US actions in South China Sea may escalate tensions — (Indonesian defense minister)

The parties to the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should refrain from steps that escalate tensions, Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Tuesday.

Commenting on the US decision to send guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen to patrol the 12-nautical mile zone around Subi and Mischief reefs in Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, Ryacudu said that "Indonesia wants the South China Sea territorial dispute between United States and China to be resolved peacefully without escalating the current tension" adding that the issues between the two superpowers and claimant countries can affect international trade and economy.

Asked if the freedom of navigation conducted by the United States was helpful or otherwise, Ryamizard said all parties should avoid going to areas that may bring about unwanted incidents. "This action risks further escalation of tensions in the disputed waters," he noted...
 [tass.ru]
3/11/15
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