On the afternoon of March 28, at a regular press conference, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang commented on a number of recent issues in the East Sea.
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| Deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang stated Vietnam's views on a number of recent issues in the East Sea. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Regarding Vietnam's request for comment on the recent collisions between Chinese ships and Philippine supply ships in Second Thomas Shoal, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang said that there has been a statement on the issue. This.
"We are very concerned about recent tensions in the East Sea," Mr. Thang said. At the same time, Vietnam called on relevant parties to exercise utmost restraint, seriously implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), resolve disputes through peaceful measures, and work together to resolve disputes through peaceful means. contribute to maintaining peace, stability and cooperation in the East Sea.
“All claims and activities in the East Sea must be in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), respecting the sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction of other countries. States established in accordance with UNCLOS, do not take actions to complicate the situation, increase tensions, ensure freedom of navigation and overflight, do not use force or threaten to use force", Deputy A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized.
Stating Vietnam's viewpoint on some activities of China and the Philippines in the Sandycay area, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang said, as has repeatedly affirmed, Vietnam has full legal basis and evidence. Historical evidence affirms Vietnam's sovereignty over the Truong Sa archipelago in accordance with international law as well as sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over maritime zones established in accordance with UNCLOS.
“The fact that relevant parties are sending people to entities under Vietnam's sovereignty without Vietnam's permission is an act of violating Vietnam's sovereignty, complicating the situation, going against the DOC as well as countries' efforts in negotiating the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea today," Mr. Thang said.
Mr. Thang stated clearly that Vietnam requires relevant parties to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the Truong Sa archipelago, not take actions to complicate the situation, comply with international law, and seriously implement the DOC. Together contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea.
At the same time, "Vietnam also commits to the readiness of relevant parties to resolve disputes over territorial sovereignty in the East Sea, including the Truong Sa archipelago, by peaceful means", Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. delivered statement.
