Ambassador Tung took the occasion to inform the MexicanSenate leader on the current tension on the East Sea triggered byChina’s illegal placement of its drilling rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 inVietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf since early May.
He also underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of pursuingall peaceful means in line with international law, including the 1982United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to settle anydisputes and contribute to the maintenance of peace, stability in theregion and the world.
The Mexican senate leader said hiscountry admired the great achievements that Vietnam has gained during 20years of Doi Moi (renewal) process, adding that he hopes to visitVietnam soon to increase mutual understanding and expand relationsbetween the two nations, especially parliamentary ties.
Regarding the East Sea issue, he called on all parties concerned toprevent the tension from escalating, while expressing his hope that bothVietnam and China will address the issue as soon as possible throughpeaceful dialogues on the basis of respect for sovereignty,independence, peace and stability in the region and the world.-VNA