VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Mr. Huynh Vinh Ai on Saturday urged international friends and lovers of peace to raise their voices in support for Vietnam In the East Sea dispute.



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Thousands of people attend a meeting on Vietnam’s marine sovereignty at the Port of Tinh Hoa in the central city of Quang Ngai on Saturday.

 

Huynh spoke at a meeting held in Quang Ngai province that discussed communications about Vietnam’s border, sea and islands.

In his speech, Ai condemned China’s illegal placement of its floating oil rig in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, calling it a serious violation of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC).

“Vietnam has sufficient historical and legal evidence to prove its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.” Ai said.

According to Ai, although Chinese marine surveillance and fishing vessels frequently collided and rammed Vietnamese fishing boats, Vietnam has always used peaceful means and taken advantage of every opportunity for dialogue to resolve the situation peacefully. At this moment, each Vietnamese citizen needs to unite for a peaceful Vietnam and territorial integrity.

"In the struggle to defend our sovereignty in the East Sea, the Vietnamese people believe that regional countries and international friends all over the world, and the peace-loving people in China will raise their voice of justice to support Vietnam," said Ai.

Pham Nhu So, Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai People’s Committee, called on people from all walks of life and local fishermen to work together to protect the nation’s territorial waters.

“Fishermen are those who demonstrate the glorious tradition of Hoang Sa soldiers in the old days. They should uphold the revolutionary tradition, patriotism, national pride, and unity to continue offshore fishing as a way to protect national maritime sovereignty. ” he stressed.

After the ceremony, a road show took place across the province.

The communication program involves 11 mobile communication teams from 11 provinces and cities in the central coastal and Central Highlands region.

Also on Saturday, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union launched the "Million hearts toward our sea and islands" at the HCMC Youth Culture House. Following are photos of the event:

 

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Hundreds of young people stand to make the shape of the national flag.

 

 

 

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Hundreds of young people have sent text messages to raise funds for Hoang Sa and Truong Sa.

 

 

 

 

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Young people have participated in an online program to collect signatures to protest China’s acts in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

 

 

 

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Young people have written hundreds of letters to soldiers who are guarding Vietnam’s islands.

 

 

 

 

 

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Photos of the battle to defend the sovereignty of Hoang Sa - Truong Sa of Vietnam on display.

 

 

 

 

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Hundreds of maps proving Vietnam’s sovereignty in the East Sea are exhibited.

 

 


Le Ha