Vietnam speaks out about US ship passing through Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago
Vietnam always respects the freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea of countries, in accordance with the provisions of international law.
On February 15, in response to a reporter's question about the recent passage of a US naval ship through Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago, Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang stated:
“Vietnam's stance on sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the East Sea is clear, in accordance with international law and has been emphasized many times.
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| Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang. |
As a member state of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and a coastal state of the East Sea, Vietnam always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea of countries, in accordance with the provisions of international law, specifically the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Maritime claims and related actions of coastal states must be consistent with international law as reflected in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Vietnam calls on countries to continue making positive and practical contributions to maintaining peace and stability, respecting and implementing relevant international legal obligations, and upholding the rule of law in seas and oceans.”
