(VOV) – A Vietnamese diplomat has said that Vietnam is keen to resolve East Sea disputes, including those related to its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, through peaceful means in accordance with international law.

Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, Deputy Head of the Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Law and Treaties, made this affirmation at the London International Boundary Conference on Friday. Nguyet praised regional countries for their positive contributions to maintaining peace and stability, and ensuring maritime freedom and safety in the East Sea. She said Vietnam is continuing negotiations with regional countries to deal with maritime disputes and to build a Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea. Conference participants said international law is crucial in boosting a comprehensive solution for disputes in the East Sea.