Vietnam reiterates UNCLOS 1982 as sole legal basis for maritime rights

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang was speaking on July 12 in response to reporters' questions marking the 10th anniversary of the ruling issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration constituted under Annex VII of UNCLOS in the arbitration between the Philippines and China.

Hang reiterated Vietnam's consistent position that maritime disputes must be settled by peaceful means, with full respect for diplomatic and legal processes, without the threat or use of force, and in accordance with international law, particularly UNCLOS.

She reaffirmed Vietnam's support for the settlement of disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the Convention in accordance with the dispute settlement mechanisms provided for under UNCLOS.

According to the spokesperson, UNCLOS serves as the legal framework governing maritime entitlements and the establishment and exercise of maritime claims under international law.

As a coastal state bordering the East Sea and an active State Party to UNCLOS, she said, Vietnam is committed to the faithful implementation of the Convention.

She also called on all relevant parties to fully comply with their obligations under UNCLOS and ensure that maritime claims and the exercise of maritime rights are consistent with the Convention.

She urged all parties to respect the legitimate rights and interests of other states and strengthen cooperation to maintain peace, stability, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflight, and the rules-based order in the East Sea.

Vietnam accelerates UNCLOS implementation at UN ocean debate

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made substantive contributions to new developments in ocean governance and stepped up efforts to promote the effective implementation of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the UN General Assembly’s annual plenary debate on oceans and the law of the sea held in New York from December 8-9.