Both sides agreed to continue promoting some new cooperation projects in marine environment protection on the basis of the serious implementation of the important common perceptions between leaders of the two Parties and countries, the Vietnam-China agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of marine issues, international law, and each side’s resources. They will also work towards the signing of a cooperation agreement on search and rescue at sea, and a deal on the establishment of a hotline for settling unexpected incidents in fishing activities at sea.

Participants also exchanged views on the recent East Sea situation, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the common perceptions of the two countries’ leaders and the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of marine issues, in order to maintain peace, stability and order at sea.