Xinhua quoted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as saying at a press conference in Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei on April 21, 2016, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was quoted by Xinhua as saying said on Thursday that the "dual-track" approach is a practical and feasible way to solve the South China Sea issue. He said peace and stability of the South China Sea is in the interests of both China and Brunei. Wang Yi said that both sides had reached consensus and agreed to push forward the "dual-track" approach i.e. disputes should be resolved peacefully through negotiation between the parties directly concerned, and China and ASEAN countries should work together to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. Wang Yi said "Pending a settlement, they could also discuss and shelve their disputes for joint exploration and development, and constructively manage the differences." He also added that the overall interest of ASEAN would be harmed or hijacked by certain members for their own gains, and the peace and stability of the South China Sea would be jeopardized by the intervention of countries outside the region, and that ASEAN countries are capable of managing the maritime disputes and building the South China Sea as a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation.