Vietnam reasserts sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang
At the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on March 28, the official said Vietnam has sufficient legal grounds and historical evidence affirming its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes in line with international law.”
China’s conducting of live-fire drills in Hoang Sa from March 22-24 and its plans to build the islands of Phu Lam, Cay, and Duy Mong in the Vietnamese archipelago into cities and strategic logistics service bases has “seriously violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over this archipelago; run counter to the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues between Vietnam and China; violated the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC); complicated the situation in a way that is detrimental to the current negotiations between China and ASEAN on a Code of Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (COC) as well as the maintenance of a peaceful, stable, and cooperative environment in the East Sea,” the spokesperson said.
“Vietnam demands that China stop and not repeat similar activities, respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes, respect the common perceptions reached by the two countries’ senior leaders as well as international law, and cease activities escalating tensions or complicating the situation in the region,” she stressed.
Hang added that the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs had handed over a diplomatic note opposing these activities by China.
With regard to Vietnam’s comment on US President Donald Trump’s signing of a proclamation recognizing the Golan Heights as Israeli territory, Hang said, “Vietnam shares the deep concerns of the international community over the recent developments relating to the status of the Golan Heights. We call on the concerned parties to act in line with relevant resolutions of the United Nations, respect international law, and settle disagreements via dialogue for the sake of sustainable peace in the Middle East and the world.”
Related News
Officially operating the Nanning (China) - Ha Long (Vietnam) passenger transport route via the Beilun II Bridge
09:13 | 06/09/2024 Customs
Smuggled mooncakes is a persistent problem
18:01 | 01/09/2024 Anti-Smuggling
Vietnam and Japan promote cooperation
19:30 | 30/08/2024 Finance
Spending over US$2 billion to import nearly 100,000 cars
14:58 | 28/08/2024 Import-Export
Latest News
Improve business environment to unlock potential for businesses
16:19 | 20/09/2024 Headlines
Vietnamese top leader’s Cuba visit of historical significance: Cuban Ambassador
16:13 | 20/09/2024 Headlines
Top leader’s working trip to US holds great significance: diplomat
16:11 | 20/09/2024 Headlines
Prime Minister directs the development of digital transformation projects for ministries, branches and localities
15:27 | 19/09/2024 Headlines
More News
Vietnam an important link in global value chains: int’l observer
15:23 | 19/09/2024 Headlines
Top leader to attend 79th session of UNGA, pay state visit to Cuba
15:21 | 19/09/2024 Headlines
Flexible market mechanisms will promote green innovation in agriculture
15:30 | 18/09/2024 Headlines
Party Central Committee convenes 10th plenum
15:23 | 18/09/2024 Headlines
Vietnam champions ASEAN economic integration at AEM 56 in Laos
20:26 | 17/09/2024 Headlines
PM urges speeding up construction of key transport projects
20:24 | 17/09/2024 Headlines
Vietnam’s economy: Positive growth in both quantity and quality
10:13 | 17/09/2024 Headlines
PM leads steering committee on formulating regional, international financial centre project
16:06 | 16/09/2024 Headlines
PM Chinh urges actions to settle typhoon aftermath, achieve growth target
18:39 | 15/09/2024 Headlines
Your care
Improve business environment to unlock potential for businesses
16:19 | 20/09/2024 Headlines
Vietnamese top leader’s Cuba visit of historical significance: Cuban Ambassador
16:13 | 20/09/2024 Headlines
Top leader’s working trip to US holds great significance: diplomat
16:11 | 20/09/2024 Headlines
Prime Minister directs the development of digital transformation projects for ministries, branches and localities
15:27 | 19/09/2024 Headlines
Vietnam an important link in global value chains: int’l observer
15:23 | 19/09/2024 Headlines