Disputes in the South China Sea need to be resolved through peaceful means.
According to Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang, Vietnam's consistent policy is that disputes in the East Sea between the parties involved should be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law.
On July 15, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated: Vietnam's consistent policy is that disputes in the East Sea between the parties concerned should be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), respecting diplomatic and legal processes, and contributing to peace and cooperation in the East Sea.
Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed this in response to a reporter's question asking for Vietnam's stance on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the final ruling by the South China Sea arbitration tribunal.
According to Ms. Pham Thu Hang, on this occasion, Vietnam once again affirms its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos in accordance with international law, and its legitimate rights over its maritime zones, established in accordance with UNCLOS.
