Vietnam asks China to maintain peace in East SeaVietnam asks China, as a large nation in the region and the world, to perform its responsibility in maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, stated Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on May 8. Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu HangHang was in reply to reporters’ questions related to news run by foreign media that China has placed missiles at structures it illegally constructed on Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago. The actions cause tension and instability in the region and harm efforts of nations in negotiating for a Code of Conduct in the East Sea, she added. “Vietnam has sufficient legal foundations and historical evidence proving its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos in line with international law,” she stressed. Vietnam asks China not to conduct militarised activities and withdraw all military equipment that it has illegally deployed in structures belonging to Vietnam’s sovereignty, Hang underscoredShe also requested China to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos, and strictly abide by the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues between Vietnam and China as well as the DOC.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News May 08, 2018 16:07 UTC