Sea and islands communication campaign launched
(VOV) - Central Quang Ngai province hosted a ceremony on June 14 to step up communications on Vietnam’s border, sea and islands.
The program involves 11 mobile communication teams from 11 provinces and cities in the central coastal and central highlands region
In his speech, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai condemned China’s illegal placement of its floating oil rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf which is a serious violation of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC).
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“Vietnam has sufficient historical and legal evidence to prove its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.” Ai said.
Pham Nhu So, Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai People’s Committee, called on people from all walks of life and local fishermen to work together to protect the nation’s territorial waters.
“Fishermen are those who will proceed the glorious tradition of Hoang Sa soldiers in the old days. They should uphold the revolutionary tradition, patriotism, national pride, and unity to continue offshore fishing as a way to protect national maritime sovereignty. ” he stressed.
After the ceremony, a road show took place across the province.