11:42 | 28/07/2019 VGP – As a coastal country with the coastline of more than 3,260km and hundreds of islands of various sides, including the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, indeed, Viet Nam has many sea-related interests. Fully aware of the importance of the sea, Viet Nam actively joined the process of negotiations on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and has made great endevors in implementing the UNCLOS. The country has always upheld the principles and goals of the UNCLOS while taking practical actions to contribute to the implementation of the UNCLOS. Prior to the UNCLOS, Viet Nam had actively utlized related regulations of the international law to develop domestic legal documents on sea. In 1977, Viet Nam issued the Declaration of the Government on Viet Nam’s sea, which declares its 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The Declaration was issued as the UNCLOS was being negotiated and it was supported by the majorities of countries … [Read more...] about VN actively joins negotiation process, seriously enforces UNCLOS
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VN actively joins negotaitions, seriously enforces UNCLOS
11:42 | 28/07/2019 VGP – As a coastal country with the coastline of more than 3,260km and hundreds of islands of various sides, including the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, indeed, Viet Nam has many sea-related interests. Fully aware of the importance of the sea, Viet Nam actively joined the process of negotiations on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and has made great endevors in implementing the UNCLOS. The country has always upheld the principles and goals of the UNCLOS while taking practical actions to contribute to the implementation of the UNCLOS. Prior to the UNCLOS, Viet Nam had actively utlized related regulations of the international law to develop domestic legal documents on sea. In 1977, Viet Nam issued the Declaration of the Government on Viet Nam’s sea, which declares its 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The Declaration was issued as the UNCLOS was being negotiated and it was supported by the majorities of countries at … [Read more...] about VN actively joins negotaitions, seriously enforces UNCLOS
UNCLOS’ role in shaping legal order at seas, oceans underlined
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) New York (VNA) – Various countries have underscored the significance of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in shaping legal order at seas during the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of UNCLOS, part of the 29th Meeting of the States Parties to the convention that opened in New York on June 17. Representatives of Latin American, African countries and G77 members as well as more than 30 other countries called on all parties to strictly implement the contents of the convention, settling disputes related to seas and oceans through peaceful measures, and ensuring navigation freedom in line with UNCLOS regulations. At the same time, they highlighted the need for cooperation on the foundation of spirit and rules of the convention, thus ensuring international legal order on seas and oceans, coping with challenges, and sustainably using seas, oceans and maritime resources. … [Read more...] about UNCLOS’ role in shaping legal order at seas, oceans underlined
Workshop on implementing UNCLOS to address sea-based challenges
Participants at the workshop (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other international instruments towards address emerging maritime issues was held in Nha Trang city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on February 26. The event was co-organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with the participation of over 80 officials and experts on marine management from 20 ARF member countries. It was a follow-up event of two previous ARF workshops on the UNCLOS held in 2011 and 2014 in the framework of the ARF working group on maritime security, as well as an effort to realise the Hanoi Plan of Actions to Implement the ARF Vision Statement and ARF Work Plan on Maritime Security 2018-2020. The two-day workshop facilitated ARF members’ discussions on ways to effectively implement … [Read more...] about Workshop on implementing UNCLOS to address sea-based challenges
Vietnam: oil and gas cooperation in East Sea must adhere to 1982 UNCLOS
Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Vice Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Tra at the event (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Oil and gas cooperation between the Philippines and China in the East Sea can only be conducted in waters that both sides hold sovereignty and sovereignty rights over, in line with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Vice Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Tra made the statement at a regular press conference in Hanoi on November 22 in response to reporters’ queries about Vietnam’s stance on a memorandum of understanding on oil and gas exploitation signed between the Philippines and China on November 20. She said Vietnam’s stance on the East Sea issue, including sovereignty, sovereignty rights, and legitimate rights at sea, is clear and consistent, and has been declared multiple times. As a responsible member of the international community and an East Sea … [Read more...] about Vietnam: oil and gas cooperation in East Sea must adhere to 1982 UNCLOS