VOV.VN - A regional workshop on the role of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in the settlement of disputes relating to the Law of the Sea opened on May 5 at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - As repeatedly affirmed, Vietnam has full legal basis and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos in accordance with international law, as well as its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over its territorial waters established in line with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

VOV.VN - Le Thi Minh Thoa, deputy permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN and minister counselor, affirmed that the values, purposes, and principles of the UN Charter represent an important foundation of international law.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and delivered a speech at a round-table conference on "International Law and Order at Sea" co-hosted by the DAV and the Clingendael Institute of the Netherlands in Hanoi on November 2.

VOV.VN - Amid the world facing new complex developments and challenges, implementing the rule of law at all levels is very important to the development of each country and the international community as a whole.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's consistent policy is to support international efforts to combat proliferation through comprehensive and thorough disarmament, especially with regard to nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction.

VOV.VN - A delegation made up of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee led by Truong Thi Ngoc Anh, vice president of the VFF, paid a visit to Cuba from September 23 to September 27, during which time they attended the 10th Congress of the Committees for the Defence of the Revolution (CDRs) of Cuba.

Vietnam welcomes initiatives to promote regional economic connection and cooperation on the basis of ensuring the principles of equality, cooperation, mutual benefit and mutual respect, in accordance with international law and the UN Chapter, towards contributing to the common development and prosperity of all countries, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said on September 14.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his confidence that through the efforts of both sides, the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership boasts plenty of potential and promises breakthrough development in the time ahead.

Vietnam opposes any use of force against its fishing vessels operating normally at sea, threatening the life and safety as well as causing damage to the property and interests of fishermen, running counter to international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).