Việt Nam reiterates support for freedom of navigation in East Sea
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Việt Nam reiterates support for freedom of navigation in East Sea
Summary:
- Vietnam reiterates its independent, self-reliant foreign policy focused on diversification and multilateral engagement.
- It upholds freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea (South China Sea) in line with international law, including UNCLOS, and emphasizes sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) archipelago.
- Vietnam supports peaceful dispute resolution in accordance with UNCLOS, the UN Charter, and regional frameworks like the Treaty of Amity and Coo
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