Exhibition on Paracel and Spratly archipelagos opens in Soc Trang
The exhibition displays legal and historical evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos.
It also showcases 12 ancient Vietnamese maps, as well as official
documents dating back to the Nguyen dynasty, (1802-1945) and
photographs of the two archipelagos.
According to Vice Chairman
of the Soc Trang provincial People’s Committee, the Hoang Sa (Paracel)
and Truong Sa ( Spratly) archipelagos are inseparable parts of
Vietnam’s territory. He said the displayed maps, photographs, records
and documents prove the Vietnamese State’s sovereignty over the two
archipelagos since the 16th century in accordance with relevant rules
and principles of international law.
The exhibition aims to
deepen the understanding of international friends, including Chinese, of
the historical truth and demonstrate Vietnam’s aspiration to maintain
peace, and consolidate stability in the region, and confirm the
nation’s will to protect its motherland.
The exhibition ends on November 10.-VNA