Vietnam
has undisputed sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly)
archipelagos, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday (Feb. 23).
Luong Thanh Nghi answered reporters’ questions
on Vietnam ’s reaction as Chinese press carried news on the activities of some
Chinese ministries and sectors in the East Sea so far this year.
The Chinese news covered the Chinese Transport
Minister’s visit to Hoang Sa island to examine a patrol ship and the visits to
Phu Lam island, Hoang Sa archipelago by the head of the Chinese sports
department, to view the implementation of sporting activities.
The Chinese press also reported that the
Nanhai institute for environmental research and oceanic projects conducted a
project on the survey, examination, analysis and assessment of changes in
typical islands in Hoang Sa archipelago. They also quoted the head of the
Chinese Nanhai fishing department saying that China had plans for the
construction of a fishing establishment on Phu Lam island, Hoang Sa archipelago
and a wharf and a fishing services establishment in Truong Sa.
The Vietnamese spokesperson affirmed that:
“Every activity in the areas of the two archipelagos without Vietnam’s
permission is a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty, making the
situation in the East Sea more complicated and tense, contrasting with the
Agreement on Basic Principles Guiding the Settlement of Sea-related Issues
signed between the two countries, and contrary to the Declaration on the
Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), as well as commitments to ensure
stability and peace at sea”.
“Vietnam asks China to immediately stop these
actions and cancel the projects violating Vietnam’s sovereignty, while
cooperating with relevant parties to maintain peace and stability in the East
Sea and strictly implement the DOC,” Nghi said.
VNA
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