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At the regular State Department press conference on October 15 afternoon, journalists asked questions about the information China Are there 400 businesses in the so-called Tam Sa town on the island of Phu Lam in the Hoang Sa archipelago of Vietnam? Please verify the information and indicate the comment from Vietnam.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang at the regular Foreign Ministry press conference on October 15 afternoon.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang stressed that Vietnam has repeatedly asserted strongly that Vietnam has sufficient historical evidence and legal basis to assert its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong archipelagos. Sa.
“The consistent position of Vietnam is firmly opposed to the establishment of the so-called Tam Sa City and related acts due to a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty, it is invalid and is not recognized, does not favor friendly relations between nations and complicates the situation in the South China Sea, the region and the world, “confirmed the Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Also at the press conference, the reporter questioned Vietnam’s view on the recent fact that US Deputy Foreign Minister Stephen Biegun said Quad countries should strengthen cooperation with ASEAN in some areas. , including guaranteed freedom at sea.
A Foreign Ministry spokesman said ASEAN always welcomes initiatives and ideas to contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region. As president of ASEAN 2020, Vietnam sets the main objective of the five presidents to build a cohesive and proactive ASEAN. On that basis, Vietnam has been promoting its role as president, promoting community building, affirming ASEAN’s central role in the regional structure, and expanding ASEAN’s external relations. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic that has a direct, long-term and profound impact on the socio-economic life of the world and the region, Vietnam wants and is ready to join ASEAN, as well as partner countries as partners. ASEAN unites to restore the economy and stabilize people’s lives for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Asia Pacific. In this process, international cooperation, the spirit of dialogue and cooperation should always be emphasized.
The Quad is a group of partner countries: USA, Japan, India, Australia.
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