Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said Vietnam’s reaction to recent tensions between China and the Philippines in the Second Thomas Shoal area in the East Sea.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.
On March 9, responding to a reporter’s question asking for Vietnam’s reaction to the recent tensions between China and the Philippines in the Second Thomas Shoal area, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said. know:
“Vietnam is very concerned about recent tensions in the East Sea, which may affect peace, security and stability in the East Sea.
All activities in the East Sea must be in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), respecting the sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of established countries. In accordance with UNCLOS, take no action to complicate the situation or increase tension, ensure freedom of navigation and overflight, and do not use force or threaten to use force.
We call on relevant parties to exercise restraint, seriously implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), resolve disputes through peaceful means, and jointly contribute to maintaining peace. peace, stability and cooperation in the East Sea”.
