Hanoi (VNA) – The Economic Times of India on September30 published an article backing Vietnam and opposing China’s illegal activitiesin Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The article quoted maritime experts as saying that China is not allowed to takeany actions that complicate the situation and violate Vietnam’s sovereign rightas prescribed in international law.
India is one of the countries which had expressed concern over Beijing’s illegalactivities in the East Sea and supported Vietnam to call for the internationalintervention in order to maintain peace, stability and security in the region,according to the article.
The same day, Times of India published an interview with Vietnamese Ambassadorto India Pham Sanh Chau who said China is trying to “transform non-disputed watersinto disputed waters” in the East Sea.
Vietnam will use all peaceful means defined by international law toprotect its legitimate interests, he said./.
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