(VOVworld) – French Prime Minister Manuel Valls stressed the importance of respecting international law in the East Sea issue during an interview with the press during his visit to Japan from October 3 to 6.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls (Photo: French embassy in Japan)

Mr. Manuel Valls said maritime and aviation freedom needs to be respected and attached to international law. He added territorial conflicts should be solved only through dialogue. The Prime Minister said this is the message that France wants to send to the relevant countries.