Hanoi (VNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le HaiBinh has asked parties involved in Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel)archipelagoes to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty in the area and act responsibly.
He made the statement regarding a query on Vietnam’s reaction regarding theinformation that China is completing big military works on illegal man-madeislands in Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago during the ministry’s regular pressconference in Hanoi on March 30.
Vietnamese functional agencies are verifying that information, Binh said,reiterating that Vietnam has full legal foundation and historical evidence toaffirm its sovereignty over Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagoes.
Parties concerned need to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty, act responsibly, andtake no actions that complicate the situation as well as threaten peace,stability, and maritime security and safety in the East Sea, the spokespersonsaid.-VNA