PANO - The Quang Tri provincial People's Committee opened an exhibition affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos on October 4 in Cua Viet township, Gio Linh district.

Visitors at the exhibition

The exhibition, entitled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa – Historical and Legal Evidence”, drew the participation of many locals and students.

Nearly 150 photos and 100 documents related to Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos were on display. These included documents issued by the Vietnamese feudal states, as well as some materials published in Vietnam and other countries since the 16th century. They all showed the assertion, exercise and protection of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos.

The three event aims to raise public awareness of protecting the national sea and island sovereignty among locals.

Translated by Chung Anh