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Order in East Sea should be built on basis of 1982 UNCLOS: int’l conference

Experts at the 13th South China Sea International Conference on November 19 shared the view on the significance of building order in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) based on international law, especially the 1982 United Nations on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
Order in East Sea should be built on basis of 1982 UNCLOS: int’l conference ảnh 1Delegates at the conference (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Experts at the 13th South China Sea International Conference on November 19 shared the view on the significanceof building order in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) basedon international law, especially the 1982 United Nations on the Law of the Sea(1982 UNCLOS).

They pointed out complex developments in the East Seaand the region over the past time, which have drawn public concern.

Many said the ruling issued by the Permanent Court ofArbitration in 2016 plays an important role in narrowing disputes in East Sea,and clarifying the legal grounds for some issues in the waters such as oil andgas activities, the determination of baselines for features in the East Sea, andensuring safety and security of navigation in the region.

Others said the battle of diplomatic notes betweencountries regarding the East Sea show that the majority back theuse of the UNCLOS as the only and comprehensive legal basis for determiningmaritime claims and exercising the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of states.

The scholars emphasised factors that cause supplychain disruptions, rising costs and labour shortage; and discussed solutions to restorethe sea route in the coming time.

They also stressed importance of marine science research and sea environment protection as well as the use of technologies for peacefulpurposes.

Dr. Pham Lan Dung, Acting Director of the DiplomaticAcademy of Vietnam, said proposals raised at the conference will contribute toimproving public awareness of maintaining cooperation and peace in the East Seain the context of the world facing difficulties caused by COVID-19 and each personstriving to adapt to the new normal.

The conference, held in both online and in-person forms, brought together more than 60 scholars from 30 countries and territories, 90 representativesfrom diplomatic corps, and nearly 500 delegates./.
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