At the talks, the two sides reviewed the implementation of the signed projects since the previous round of negotiations. They highly appreciated the achieved results, reaffirming that the cooperation has contributed to deepening the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and maintaining peace, stability and security at sea.

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Vietnamese and Chinese coast guard ships in a joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin. (Photo for illustration: petrotimes.vn)

Discussing cooperation orientations for the coming time, both sides agreed that on the basis of the serious implementation of the important common perceptions between leaders of the two Parties and countries, the Vietnam-China agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues, international law and each side’s resources, the two countries will continue promoting new cooperation projects on marine environmental protection.

Also, they will work for the signing of a cooperation agreement on search and rescue at sea, and a deal on the establishment of a hotline for settling unexpected incidents in fishing activities at sea. These match the interests of the two countries and their people, officials at the meeting said.

Regarding the recent East Sea situation, the two sides emphasized the importance of the serious adherence to the common perceptions of the two countries’ leaders and the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues, thereby helping to maintain peace, stability and order at sea.

Translated by Chung Anh