Vietnam always respect fundamental rights of citizens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting fundamental rights of Vietnamese citizens while responding to human rights criticism from US lawmakers.
At a Foreign Ministry regular press briefing on July 10, Binh said Vietnam’s important achievements in ensuring human rights have been internationally recognized through the country's election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2014- 2016 term.
In the frank and constructive spirit based on mutual respect, Vietnam and the US have conducted a host of meetings, exchanges and dialogues aiming to increase understanding and narrow differences in human rights related issues.
Through their visits to Vietnam, US government officials and congressmen witnessed the achievements the country have recorded in all aspects, including those in human rights.
“The opinions from US legislators on human rights issues in Vietnam are based on misinformation on the enforcement of human rights in the country. This has run counter to bilateral efforts detrimental to the promotion of understanding and relations for mutual benefit," the official said.
6 fishermen in good health condition
According to the latest information from the Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou, at 9 am on July 10, consulate general representatives visited the fishermen and implemented necessary citizen protection measures.
The fishermen’s health conditions are currently stable but their fishing boat QNg 94 912 TS is still being kept in Chinese Hainan City's Sanya port.
Responding to journalist's questions about fishboat QN 94912 TS captured by China, Foreign Minister spokesperson Le Hai Binh said: " After receiving the information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed Vietnam Embassy to China to implement consular measures protecting 6 fishermen and confirm involved issues."
"The Vietnamese Consulate General in Guangzhou as well as Vietnamese relevant agencies are still working closely with their Chinese counterparts to clearly verify this incident," Binh added.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting fundamental rights of Vietnamese citizens while responding to human rights criticism from US lawmakers.
At a Foreign Ministry regular press briefing on July 10, Binh said Vietnam’s important achievements in ensuring human rights have been internationally recognized through the country's election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2014- 2016 term.
In the frank and constructive spirit based on mutual respect, Vietnam and the US have conducted a host of meetings, exchanges and dialogues aiming to increase understanding and narrow differences in human rights related issues.
Through their visits to Vietnam, US government officials and congressmen witnessed the achievements the country have recorded in all aspects, including those in human rights.
“The opinions from US legislators on human rights issues in Vietnam are based on misinformation on the enforcement of human rights in the country. This has run counter to bilateral efforts detrimental to the promotion of understanding and relations for mutual benefit," the official said.
6 fishermen in good health condition
According to the latest information from the Consulate General of Vietnam in Guangzhou, at 9 am on July 10, consulate general representatives visited the fishermen and implemented necessary citizen protection measures.
The fishermen’s health conditions are currently stable but their fishing boat QNg 94 912 TS is still being kept in Chinese Hainan City's Sanya port.
Responding to journalist's questions about fishboat QN 94912 TS captured by China, Foreign Minister spokesperson Le Hai Binh said: " After receiving the information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed Vietnam Embassy to China to implement consular measures protecting 6 fishermen and confirm involved issues."
"The Vietnamese Consulate General in Guangzhou as well as Vietnamese relevant agencies are still working closely with their Chinese counterparts to clearly verify this incident," Binh added.
