VOV.VN - Relevant countries must respect Vietnam's sovereignty, sovereign right and jurisdiction in the East Sea, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on January 29 in reply to reporters’ query regarding the adoption of the Coast Guard Law by the Chinese National People’s Congress Standing Committee.

VOV.VN - As an active member of ASEAN and the UN Security Council (UNSC), the country will continue to place importance on collaborating with the UN and regional organizations, especially in trying to prevent conflict, and is willing to co-ordinate with the wider international community to achieve a better and more stable world.

VOV.VN - The past year has witnessed a number of countries send notes to the UN rejecting China’s claims of sovereignty over the South China Sea, locally known as the East Sea, and demanding the peaceful settlement of the dispute in accordance to international law.

VOV.VN - The 12th South China Sea International Conference is expected to contribute additional ideas and new initiatives as a means of promoting dialogue and co-operation in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), affirmed that the International Court plays a key role in maintaining international peace and security through the use of the interstate case adjudication mechanism and legal advisory system.

Vietnam has called on Israel to cease the expansion of settlement areas and fulfill its duties in line with international law.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 9 chaired a series of online meetings with ASEAN’s partners -China, Japan and the Republic of Korea- within the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

VOV.VN - China’s South China Sea sovereignty claims have endured strong criticism from various countries globally, including the United States and Australia, which state that these claims are both groundless and unlawful.

VOV.VN - For the first time ASEAN Foreign Ministers on August 8 issued a statement on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Following is the full text of the statement: