World atlas affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty publicised
The Ministry of Information and Communications on May 13 received and
publicised a world atlas that affirms Vietnam’s sovereignty over the
Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
The Ministry of Information and Communications on May 13 received and
publicised a world atlas that affirms Vietnam’s sovereignty over the
Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
Maps published by China up to the beginning of the 20th century included in the atlas do not demonstrate China’s southernmost territory under the 18th parallel, totally coinciding with those by western countries. And this means China does not at all have sovereignty over Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.
Speaking at a ceremony to receive the atlas, Minister Nguyen Bac Son said the situation in the East Sea is complicated by China’s illegal placement of rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone. However, Vietnam is persistently abiding by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.
The minister described the atlas as a valuable document, and thanked scientists, organisations and individuals for their efforts in collecting the maps.-VNA
Maps published by China up to the beginning of the 20th century included in the atlas do not demonstrate China’s southernmost territory under the 18th parallel, totally coinciding with those by western countries. And this means China does not at all have sovereignty over Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.
Speaking at a ceremony to receive the atlas, Minister Nguyen Bac Son said the situation in the East Sea is complicated by China’s illegal placement of rig Haiyang Shiyou – 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone. However, Vietnam is persistently abiding by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.
The minister described the atlas as a valuable document, and thanked scientists, organisations and individuals for their efforts in collecting the maps.-VNA
You should also see
📝 OP-ED: Party personnel work requires thorough checks
Officials, Party members, and people are concerned about how the Party will select the leadership capable of shouldering the immense revolutionary tasks entrusted by the history, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said at the first meeting of the sub-committee on personnel affairs of the 14th National Party Congress on March 13.
See more
Society
Regional workshop highlights cooperation against IUU fishing
A regional workshop on cooperative mechanisms to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing convened in the central coastal city of Da Nang on April 23, with the participation of over 70 international and regional experts in fisheries law enforcement.
Society
Ba Ria-Vung Tau strengthens measures to combat IUU fishing
The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has launched several specific tasks and measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Society
Second banh mi festival slated for May
Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among foodies from around the globe.
Society
PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident in Yen Bai
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 22 signed a dispatch asking for prompt actions to fix the consequences of a serious workplace accident that happened in a cement factory in the northern province of Yen Bai the same day, as well as measures to support victims.
Society
Dien Bien province's tourism sector aspires to "take off"
The northern mountainous province of Dien Bien aims to become a national cultural, historical and ecological tourism hub by 2050, towards international standards with strong growth of trade services.
