UNCLOS 1982

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and called for disputes in the East Sea to be resolved through peaceful means, cooperation and full respect for international law, diplomatic processes and legal mechanisms.

Former Chief of the Government's Border Committee Tran Cong Truc affirmed that Vietnam’s consistent policy is to resolve maritime disputes through peaceful means, demonstrating its support for the global legal system.

The 23rd of October marks the first day of the 16th International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea with the theme "Navigating narratives, nurturing norms" in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the embassies of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the EU to hold the fifth ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS and other International Instruments to Address Emerging Maritime Issues. The event was held in Hanoi on November 9.

With the UNCLOS 1982, Vietnam is a successful country in Southeast Asia, resolving maritime disputes with the most diverse tools. During the process, Vietnam has made creative contributions, perfecting the provisions of the Convention on delimitation of maritime boundaries.

On November 18, the Asia-Africa Institute of the German University of Hamburg organized an international conference on Indo-Pacific strategies and the South China Sea issue.