Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam's consistent position is that the disputes in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) between the parties involved need to be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), respecting diplomatic and legal processes, and contributing to peace and cooperation in the waters, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng affirmed on Saturday.

Hằng made the remarks regarding Việt Nam's standpoint on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Ruling on the East Sea.

The official stated Việt Nam once again reaffirms its sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) in compliance with international law, and its legitimate rights over its maritime zones established in accordance with the UNCLOS. VNS