Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang chairs a regular press conference. (Photo: An Dang/VNA)

She said: "As we have been repeatedly affirmed, Vietnam has sufficient legal basis and historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over the Truong Sa archipelago, in accordance with international law. All Vietnam’s relevant activities in the East Sea, including in the Truong Sa archipelago, are completely conducted within Vietnam's territorial sovereignty and adhere to international law, the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea."

Regarding the Vietnam-China relationship, Ms. Hang noted that in recent times, and particularly during the Vietnam-China Friendship Year 2025, the two countries have maintained regular contacts and exchanged high-level visits. Party General Secretary To Lam and Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping have consistently emphasized high-level common perceptions. Both Parties, countries, and peoples have continuously strived to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership and promote the building of a community with a shared future.

Ms. Hang said: "During their meetings and contacts, the two leaders agreed to direct all sectors at all levels to seek effective measures to satisfactorily resolve disagreements and promote cooperation in line with the new level of Vietnam-China relations, based on international law. They also strictly adhere to the consensus between ASEAN and China in fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and promoting the achievement of a substantive, effective Code of Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (COC) in accordance with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea."