Le Thi Thu Hang

Vietnam said the country's food production capacity is sufficient for national food security.

Vietnam hopes that related parties will soon resume COC talks and finalize an effective and comprehensive COC that is consistent with international law and UNCLOS 1982.

China's drills complicate the situation, are not conducive to Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) talks, and jeopardize peace and security in the region.

The repatriation has started from April 10 and all returnees need to undergo mandatory quarantine upon arrival.

Vietnam hopes other countries to make efforts to contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Vietnam has firmly repeated that it has sufficient historical evidence and legal basis to assert its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

The priority of repatriation will be given to Vietnamese citizens stranded in Japan, the UK, and the US.

Vietnam affirms to support the repatriation of foreigners whose residence permits expire.

Vietnam demands China to investigate the case and compensate the victims.