Vietnam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Truong Sa
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam rejects all the contents regarding Vietnam of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s statement on sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on November 8, said the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
 Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) |
Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters on Wednesday that Vietnam has repeatedly said that it has sufficient historical and legal evidence to prove its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in line with international law. Historical reality has proven this.
The spokesperson reiterated Vietnam’s consistent stance that all international disputes, including those relating to sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa, must be settled by peaceful measures in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.
Vietnam wishes that China will join efforts in developing the bilateral relationship and maintaining peace, security, and stability in the region, spokesperson Hang said.