VN, China discuss sea area off Tonkin Gulf
VN and China held negotiations
on the demarcation of maritime boundaries beyond the Tonkin
Gulf mouth.
Vietnam and China held the first round of working-level negotiations
on the demarcation of maritime boundaries beyond the mouth of the Tonkin
Gulf, in Hanoi on May 21-22.
In a friendly, frank and constructive atmosphere, both parties stated their positions on issues relating to the sea area off the Tonkin Gulf .
They agreed to work together to speed up the negotiations and discuss cooperation for joint development in the area according to the principles stipulated in the Vietnam-China agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of maritime issues signed in October, 2011.
Both sides discussed relevant contents, which will act as a foundation for the next round of talks.
They agreed on how the negotiations should proceed, as well as on cooperating to develop the area. The negotiation will be held twice a year on a rotational basis, with the next round taking place in the later half of this year.-VNA
In a friendly, frank and constructive atmosphere, both parties stated their positions on issues relating to the sea area off the Tonkin Gulf .
They agreed to work together to speed up the negotiations and discuss cooperation for joint development in the area according to the principles stipulated in the Vietnam-China agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of maritime issues signed in October, 2011.
Both sides discussed relevant contents, which will act as a foundation for the next round of talks.
They agreed on how the negotiations should proceed, as well as on cooperating to develop the area. The negotiation will be held twice a year on a rotational basis, with the next round taking place in the later half of this year.-VNA