Thirty-one Vietnamese, French and French-Vietnamese associations andorganisations have signed a petition showing their concerns over China’srecent actions that complicated tensions in the East Sea.
The petition wrote that stability is spoiled by recent events whichthreatened the freedom of navigation, caused tensions and reduceopportunities to find an international diplomatic solution.
The signatories wished to send a message of humanity to Vietnamesepeople, who have tirelessly struggled for national independence, built apeaceful and stable environment and protected territorial sovereigntywithin the framework of international law.
Thepetition, then, will be sent to Vietnamese agencies, including theVietnam Fatherland Front, Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations,Foreign Ministry’s Boundary Commission and State Committee for OverseasVietnamese Affairs.
The organisations includethe France-Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV), Overseas VietnameseAssociation in France, and East Sea Group.
Speaking at a plenary meeting of these associations and organisations,Helene Luc, Honourary Senator and AAFV Honourary President, delivered aspeech expressing her concern about China’s construction of reefislands, and asking the country to immediately end actions thatcomplicate the situation, and respect the 1982 United Nations Conventionon the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Vietnam needs peace for its construction and development, she affirmed.-VNA
