00:00In so far I see ASEAN's concern, I do not believe our ASEAN member countries feel that way.
00:07If not, they wouldn't let me know.
00:10So it is China's position, it is not ASEAN's position.
00:14Anyway, they were given an opportunity to articulate their position,
00:20which is not any different from what they have been articulating before.
00:25So that is how I shall answer the question.
00:31No country has the right to characterize ASEAN processes except ASEAN member countries.
00:40They are dialogue partners.
00:43So as much as we would want to accommodate them, it is subject to rules and limitations.
00:51The important fact is they were able to articulate their position on regional maritime securities with a little additions.
01:03Nonetheless, we allowed the exchange of views to be robust.
01:13And I think that was the important thing, the opportunity to be heard.
01:21How they are going to be heard is for ASEAN proper to deter me and not anybody else.
01:32Thank you, ma'am.
01:34Yes.
01:34I'd love to answer.
01:35Se denignawa and everyone NHK.
01:38Yes, I know.
01:59Thank you, ma'am.
