Participants at the workshop (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other international instruments towards address emerging maritime issues was held in Nha Trang city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on February 26. The event was co-organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with the participation of over 80 officials and experts on marine management from 20 ARF member countries. It was a follow-up event of two previous ARF workshops on the UNCLOS held in 2011 and 2014 in the framework of the ARF working group on maritime security, as well as an effort to realise the Hanoi Plan of Actions to Implement the ARF Vision Statement and ARF Work Plan on Maritime Security 2018-2020. The two-day workshop facilitated ARF members’ discussions on ways to effectively implement … [Read more...] about Workshop on implementing UNCLOS to address sea-based challenges
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Vietnam: oil and gas cooperation in East Sea must adhere to 1982 UNCLOS
Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Vice Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Tra at the event (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Oil and gas cooperation between the Philippines and China in the East Sea can only be conducted in waters that both sides hold sovereignty and sovereignty rights over, in line with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Vice Spokesperson Nguyen Phuong Tra made the statement at a regular press conference in Hanoi on November 22 in response to reporters’ queries about Vietnam’s stance on a memorandum of understanding on oil and gas exploitation signed between the Philippines and China on November 20. She said Vietnam’s stance on the East Sea issue, including sovereignty, sovereignty rights, and legitimate rights at sea, is clear and consistent, and has been declared multiple times. As a responsible member of the international community and an East Sea … [Read more...] about Vietnam: oil and gas cooperation in East Sea must adhere to 1982 UNCLOS
Australia urges finalization of COC in line with UNCLOS
“We urge parties to ensure the Code of Conduct is consistent with existing international rules, including those in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Code of Conduct should not prejudice the interests of third parties or the rights of all states under international law, including UNCLOS,” Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely said at a forum on the rules-based international system hosted by the Stratbase ADR Institute in Taguig city on August 17. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely. Source: dutertenewsportal.com According to the ambassador, as a member of the Indo-Pacific region and the ASEAN’s oldest dialogue partner, developments in the East Sea matter to Australia and the COC negotiation has the potential to help manage the disputes and deescalate tensions. Gorely said the document must reinforce the existing regional architecture, the ASEAN’s centrality and “it should … [Read more...] about Australia urges finalization of COC in line with UNCLOS
Australia urges finalisation of COC in line with UNCLOS
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely (Source: dutertenewsportal.com) Hanoi (VNA) – The Australian Government has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China to negotiate a Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea without prejudice to the rights and interests of third-party states in the strategic waters. “We urge parties to ensure the Code of Conduct is consistent with existing international rules, including those in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Code of Conduct should not prejudice the interests of third parties or the rights of all states under international law, including UNCLOS,” Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely said at a forum on the rules-based international system hosted by the Stratbase ADR Institute in Taguig city on August 17. According to the ambassador, as a member of the Indo-Pacific region and the ASEAN’s oldest dialogue partner, developments in … [Read more...] about Australia urges finalisation of COC in line with UNCLOS
Vietnam commits to observing 1982 UNCLOS
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN (Source: VNA) Nga made the statement at the 28th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS which took place in New York from June 11th-14th. Vietnam will cooperate with other countries and international organistions to preserve and develop seas and islands sustainably for the future of human being, the ambassador said. Nga emphasised that Vietnam always advocates addressing disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures and in line with international law, including UNCLOS. As a country located along the East Sea, Vietnam has paid special attention to protecting the marine environment and eco-system, and has been aware of adverse impacts of disputes on the sustainable preservation and use of seas and islands, she said. Vietnam welcomes efforts made by concerned parties to build the East Sea into the waters of peace, stability and sustainable development, Nga said, citing the kick-start of negotiations of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to observing 1982 UNCLOS