Vietnam objects to China’s military drills in Hoang Sa: FM spokesperson
China’s military drills on Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago have violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago and run counter to the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – China’s military drills on Hoang Sa(Paracel) archipelago have violated Vietnaꦑm’s sovereignty over the archipelago and run counter to the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties inthe East Sea (DOC), spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le 🐟Thi Thu Hang hassaid.
She made the statement while answering reporters’ queries atthe ministry’s regular press briefing in Hanoi on July 2. “The drills have complicated the situation, which is unfavourablefor the current negotiations between ASEAN and China over a Code of Conduct inthe East Sea (COC) and the maintenance of peace, stability and cooperation onthe East Sea,” the spokesperson said. She added that Vietnam has handed over a diplomatic notevoicing its objection and demanding China not to repeat such violation in thefuture. Regarding the information on China’s Haiyang 4 survey ship enteringVietnam’s exclusive economic zone, Hang affirmed that survey, exploration andscientific research activities in Vietnamese waters defined under the 1982United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982) must receiveVietnam’s approval in line with the convention. She underlined that respect for national sovereignty,sovereign rights, jurisdiction, and UNCLOS 1982 provisions holds significantmeaning to maintaining peace, stability, security, cooperation and development inthe East Sea, the region and the world./.
Amid the current regional and international context, Vietnam urges parties to not take any action to further complicate the situation in the East Sea, said Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.
Vice Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry Doan Khac Viet on May 28 repeated that all activities without Vietnam’s permission in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos are valueless.
Countries need to act responsibly in the East Sea, not complicate the situation, and contribute to preserving peace and security in the waters, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam has affirmed its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and requested China to investigate the incident involving the acts of Chinese vessels against a Vietnamese fishing boat in the archipelago’s waters on June 10.
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Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
