Viet Nam resolutely refutes illegal claims in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang. Photo: VNA

The statement was made by spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on March 23 in reply to reporters’ query regarding Viet Nam's stance on the statement made by the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Wang Wenbin on March 14 and the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs' March 17 declaration on the East Sea issue.

Regarding claims in the East Sea that are contrary to international law and violate Viet Nam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa as well as Viet Nam's sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over its maritime zones established in accordance with the 1982 UNCLOS,  Viet Nam's stance is always clear and consistent, and has been repeatedly asserted.

"Viet Nam resolutely opposes and rejects all of these claims," Hang said.

Viet Nam wants relevant countries to truly respect and comply with the provisions of UNCLOS 1982, and together contribute to maintaining peace and stability, and seeking long-term, fundamental solutions in the East Sea, she added./.

Source: VNA