Vietnam's Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Hoang Giang is concerned that recent developments in the East Sea could affect peace, security and development.
Speaking at the 33rd Conference of States Parties to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) held from June 12-16 in New York, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, affirmed that UNCLOS, as the "Constitution of the Ocean", has been the legal framework regulating all activities at sea for the past 40 years, according to VNA .
Regarding the situation in the East Sea, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang reiterated Vietnam’s stance on resolving disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS. The Ambassador expressed concern that recent developments in the East Sea could affect peace, security and development.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations. Photo: VNA
The Ambassador affirmed that respecting the sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states in the maritime areas established under the Convention is a prerequisite for maintaining and ensuring peace, security and prosperity in the East Sea region.
The head of the Vietnamese delegation called on all relevant countries to exercise restraint and avoid taking actions that complicate the situation or escalate tensions.
This year's UNCLOS Conference emphasized the need to comply with the Convention, promote regional and international cooperation in the fields of seas and oceans, and respond to challenges such as marine pollution, climate change, and rising sea levels. The Conference reached agreement on the draft content of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).
According to SCMP , the Chinese survey ship Xiangyanghong 10 was escorted by two coast guard ships and many fishing boats in early May heading to the Tu Chinh shoal area located within Vietnam's EEZ.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested China to withdraw its ships from Vietnam’s waters and take measures in accordance with international law and Vietnamese law to ensure its legitimate rights and interests. On June 5, the ships left Vietnam’s waters and headed toward China’s Hainan Island, according to Reuters .
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