Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, officially submitted the dossier on Vietnam's extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the Central East Sea to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. Photo: Internet.

On July 17, 2024 (local time), at the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, and the working delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Ambassador Trinh Duc Hai, Deputy Chairman of the National Border Committee, officially submitted the dossier to submit the Extended Continental Shelf Limits beyond 200 nautical miles of Vietnam in the Central East Sea Area to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). Vietnam's submission of the Extended Continental Shelf Limits in the Central East Sea Area is an important step in affirming Vietnam's sovereignty and national interests over its continental shelf.
The submission was made on the basis of the provisions of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Vietnam complies with the guidelines and procedures prescribed by UNCLOS to establish its rights to the extended continental shelf, including the provision of relevant scientific and technical evidence.

Vietnam officially submitted the dossier on the extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles of Vietnam in the Central East Sea Area to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.

This submission affirms Vietnam's sovereignty over the extended continental shelf in the central part of the East Sea. This is not only a declaration of territorial sovereignty but also a verification of rights to natural resources in this area. Vietnam has committed to openness and transparency in the submission process, and is ready to cooperate with the international community in resolving issues related to sovereignty over seas and islands. This not only demonstrates national responsibility but also contributes to building trust between Vietnam and neighboring countries. Vietnam always seeks peaceful solutions to disputes at sea. This submission also emphasizes Vietnam's commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and on the basis of international law. This event is also important in raising awareness among the people and the international community about Vietnam's position and interests in protecting territorial sovereignty, as well as the importance of the East Sea in the national development and security strategy. This submission not only affirms rights but also contributes to the sustainable exploitation and use of continental shelf resources, thereby promoting marine economic development and environmental protection. Vietnam's submission of the Extended Continental Shelf Boundary in the central East Sea strongly affirms the Government's determination to protect maritime sovereignty, while demonstrating a peaceful and cooperative approach based on international law in issues related to borders and territories./.

Thanh Tung