Vietnam comments on information about Chinese ships operating illicit

In response to information that Chinese ships were conducting illegal surveys in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, the Foreign Minister spokesman said that Vietnamese authorities always closely follow developments in the East Sea.

At the regular press conference this afternoon, the press asked the Foreign Minister to comment, stating Vietnam's viewpoint and reaction to the information that Chinese ships were conducting illegal survey activities in our country's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

In response to this question, investigator Pham Thu Hang stated that foreign research and survey activities in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf - established in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - without Vietnam's permission violates Vietnam's sovereignty and jurisdiction.

Vietnamese authorities always closely follow developments in the East Sea and implement measures in accordance with international and Vietnamese law. These actions aim to ensure Vietnam's legitimate rights and interests.

Vietnamnet.vn

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