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Philippines hopes for quick resolution to US-Chjna conflict
Senior Philippine officials have urged China and the United States to resolve their dispute over the loss of a Chinese pilot in a collision with a US spy plane to avoid escalating regional tensions.
President Gloria Arroyo's National Security Adviser , Roilo Golez , said Manila was closely following the six day-old standoff over the crew of the damaged US surveillance aircraft, who were detained after it made an emergency landing on the island of Hainan.
The Chinese fighter pilot involved in the incident is missing after bailing out of his jet.
Mr Golez said he was hoping the American crew members would be returned quickly and that the matter be settled peacefully.
He said he was praying for a smooth and harmonious resolution of the stand-off in order to promote regional stability and security.
Defense Secretary, Angelo Reyes, said the Philippines had cordial relations with both countries and hoped the issue would be resolved quickly and diplomatically.
6/04/01 22:06:15 | ABC Radio Australia News
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