Vietnam speaks out on tensions between China and the Philippines in the East Sea

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Pham Thu Hang. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On March 9, Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang answered a reporter's question asking about Vietnam's reaction to recent tensions between China and the Philippines in the Second Thomas Shoal area.

Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said: "Vietnam is very concerned about recent tensions in the East Sea, which may affect peace , security and stability in the East Sea."

The Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that all activities in the East Sea must comply with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), respect the sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of countries established in accordance with UNCLOS, take no actions that complicate the situation, increase tensions, ensure freedom of navigation and aviation, and refrain from using force or threatening to use force.

"We call on relevant parties to exercise restraint, seriously implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), resolve disputes through peaceful measures, and jointly contribute to maintaining peace, stability and cooperation in the East Sea," Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasized.

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