Vietnam ready to contribute to maintaining East Sea stability
VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam on January 11 reaffirmed Vietnam’s readiness to join hands with other ASEAN members and partners to peacefully handle disputes and maintain peace and stability in the East Sea, known as South China Sea internationally.
At a regular press briefing in Hanoi, spokesperson Pham Thu Hang spoke of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ December 30, 2023 statement on maintaining and promoting peace, security and stability in the region, noting the statement shows respect for maritime space in the region.
According to Hang, the statement demonstrates ASEAN’s solidarity, unified voice, determination and central role in protecting peace and stability, and in building maritime zones, including the East Sea, into a space of cooperation and development.
The document affirms the grouping’s principled stance on confidence building, restraint, and peaceful resolution of disputes in line with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The statement also conveys ASEAN’s message, expecting its partners to support and contribute to realizing the commitment
As an active and responsible member of ASEAN, Vietnam is always ready to join hands with other ASEAN countries and partners in this effort, stressed Hang.
