(VOVworld) – Parties involved in disputes in the East Sea need to exercise restraint and settle disputes by peaceful means, through dialogues and in line with international law, said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and delegates in the Summit. (Photo: VNA)

He made the appeal on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the East Asia Summit (EAS), and related meetings in Malaysia on Sunday, after China said it will continue construction of military and civilian bases on the artificial islands it has built in the East Sea.