(VOVworld) - An exhibition of valuable documents confirming that Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos belong to Vietnam opened in Ha Nam province on Friday.

Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VOV)

Titled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos – Historical and legal evidence”, the exhibition was held by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with Ha Nam’s provincial People’s Committee.

On display are 65 maps published by western countries from the 17^th century until today, research and publications by domestic and foreign scholars regarding Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos as well as photos and documents describing Truong Sa island district’s socio-economic and cultural development activities during the national industrialization and modernization process.

Vu Dai Thang, Deputy Chairman of Ha Nam People’s Committee, said the event offers an opportunity for local officials and people to better understand Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa and raise their awareness of the need to protect the national sea and island sovereignty, especially among the youth.