Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The 11th round ofnegotiations of the working group on partnership in less sensitive sea-relatedfields between Vietnam and China took place in Hanoi from May 14 to 18.
In a straightforward and friendly manner,the two sides reviewed and expressed their delight at cooperation outcomes sincethe 10th round last year.
Their review covered a number of projectson studying and comparing Holocene sediments of the Red River Delta and theYangtze River Delta; exchanging information about and studying the managementof the sea and island environment in the Gulf of Tonkin; and releasing fry andprotecting aquatic resources in the Gulf of Tonkin.
They agreed to continue the implementationof these projects and compared notes on new projects proposed by the Chineseside.
They discussed joint work in marine searchand rescue activities and the agreement on the establishment of a hotline foroff-shore fishing emergencies.
The sides stressed that they would continuerealising common perceptions reached between leaders of the two countries andthe Vietnam – China agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement ofsea-related issues.
They said cooperation needs to be made onthe basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit and in a practical andeffective manner in line with each side’s resources, thereby helping to promotethe Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
The two sides agreed to organise theworking group’s 12th round of talks in Beijing in late 2018.-VNA
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