Vietnam calls on China to respect legitimate rights of fishermen: Spokesperson
WVR - Vietnam urged China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Vietnam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.
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| Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Pham Thu Hang. (Photo: Bao Chi) |
On May 5, responding to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to China's recent announcement of a fishing ban from May 1 to August 16 in some areas of the East Sea, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Pham Thu Hang stated:
“Vietnam’s position on China’s fishing ban in the East Sea is consistent and has been clearly reiterated over the years”
"Vietnam demands that China respect Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago in accordance with international law, as well as Vietnam's sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over its maritime zones established in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982), she asserted.
“Vietnam also calls on China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Vietnam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS, and to refrain from actions that complicate the situation, and contribute to the maintenance of peace, stability, and a rules-based order in the East Sea,” the Spokesperson said.
