Hang made the remarks regarding Vietnam's standpoint on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Ruling on the East Sea.

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Patrol boat near Da Thi Island (Petley Reef)

The official stated Vietnam once again reaffirms its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands in compliance with international law, and its legitimate rights over its maritime zones established in accordance with the UNCLOS 1982.

Source: VNA