Viet Nam's clear and consistent position is that maritime disputes must be resolved by peaceful means, in full respect for diplomatic and legal processes, without the use or threat of force, and in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Viet Nam has always been supportive of the settlement of disputes concerning the interpretation or application of Convention in accordance with its provisions.
Viet Nam reaffirms that the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea provides the sole legal basis for and defines, in a comprehensive and exhaustive manner, the scope of maritime entitlements.
As a coastal state of the East Sea (South China Sea) and an active State Party to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Viet Nam has scrupulously complied with the Convention in good faith and urges relevant parties to fully implement their legal obligations under the Convention, including in the determination of maritime claims and the exercise of maritime rights, as well as to respect the rights enjoyed by other states under the Convention. Viet Nam also call upon all states to join hands in making active and practical contributions to the maintance of peace, stability, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflight, and order in the East Sea on the basis of international law.
