Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, permanent representative of Vietnam to the United Nations. Photo: Pham Huan/VOV-Washington

At a high-level debate on maritime security for global stability at the UN Security Council on Tuesday and Wednesday, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, called on all countries to fully comply with UNCLOS obligations, respect coastal states’ sovereignty and legitimate economic activities, resolve disputes peacefully, and avoid actions that complicate the situation.

He underscored the importance of diplomatic and legal processes, and the need to ensure freedom, safety, and security of navigation and overflight.

Vietnam supports all efforts and initiatives to enhance maritime security and safety. The country has actively cooperated with regional and international partners in combating maritime crime and ensuring security in the East Sea, known internationally as South China Sea, Ambassador Giang said.

The Vietnamese diplomat reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to fully implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and to working with other countries toward an effective, substantive Code of Conduct (COC) that is consistent with international law, especially UNCLOS.