Speakingat the fund-raising ceremony on June 28, Ambassador Le Duc Luu said theactivity reflected the patriotism and responsibility of Vietnamesepeople living and working in Bulgaria towards their homeland, thuscreating a combined strength in the struggle for protecting thecountry’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Luualso briefed participants on latest developments in the East Seaafter China illegally placed its Haiyang Shiyou-981 oil rig inVietnam ’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone in early May.
Hereiterated the consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party, State,Government and National Assembly of solving disputes at sea by peacefulmeans in line with international law.
More than 3,860 USD were raised during the ceremony.
Onthe occasion, participants also donated 2,000 USD to families that wereaffected by the recent flood and whirlwinds in the cities of Varna ,Dobrich and Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria ’s southeast region.-VNA