Vietnam concerned about complications in ASEAN waters
VOV.VN - Vietnam on April 21 voiced its concern about the complicated situation in the waters of some ASEAN countries in recent times.
A nation in the East Sea and member of the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN), Vietnam follows with keen interest the situation in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters.
“Vietnam maintains the legitimate rights and interests of nations must be respected in compliance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
“It’s the responsibility of parties concerned to uphold international law, including the UNCLOS, and show commitments to develop friendly relations between nations, for peace, stability and cooperation in the East Sea, the region and the world.”