Unclos

Vietnam demanded China stop recurrence.

UNCLOS provides an effective framework for the governance of the oceans and its resources.

Vietnam said part of the drill area is well within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.

In its latest study, Washington rejects both Beijing’s geographic and historic claims in most of the resource-rich sea.

Vietnam said it advocates maritime activities that comply with international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.

Vietnam supports a stronger UK-ASEAN linkage, including in the field of military-defense.

The two sides are expected to strengthen cooperation in economic recovery for green and sustainable development.

The group, set up following an initiative launched by Vietnam and Germany, is an open forum for opening exchanges on issues of mutual interest.

As the pandemic circumstances continue to evolve in the region, member states stressed the importance of cooperation in vaccine access and post-pandemic plans.

Australia and Canada shared the same view with Vietnam on describing UNCLOS as the legal framework for settling maritime challenges.