The East Sea seminar is held on June 20, 2020, by the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Delegates discussed different aspects of the East Sea issue and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region including Southeast Asia.

The seminar spotlighted Vietnam’s consistent policies in settling East Sea issues via peaceful means and in accordance with international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Vietnam also attaches great importance to cooperating with Asian partners and other countries around the world, including India, Australia, Japan, and Russia, said participants.

Vietnam believes its strong cooperation with these countries will contribute actively to easing tensions and promoting peace and stability in the East Sea, they noted.