The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the EU delegation in Hanoi have co-hosted a workshop on sea issues and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

During the workshop in Ha Long city on June 4, experts, scholars and policy practitioners from the European and Vietnam shared views and experiences as well as best practices on sea issues.

Experts, cholars and policy practitioners at the workshop

The event also helped strengthen attendees’ understanding and knowledge of the functions and mechanisms of the UNCLOS as well as regional and EU-Vietnam cooperation in maritime affairs.

Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation, Franz Jenssen, reiterated the EU view to call for a long-term solution to the East Sea conflict must be through dialogues and negotiations based on international law, including the UN Convention.

The EU encouraged joint exploitation of natural resources and a separation of territorial issue from economic exploitation to build up trust. Security and stability in the South East Asia are decisive to continued economic success in the region.

The workshop analysed various aspects pertaining to maritime issues in Europe and the Asian region, including legal regulations, maritime security, maritime cooperation and ocean governance; and maritime delimitation and dispute settlement.

The EU-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue Facility is a three-year programme (2013-2016) funded by the EU to support Vietnam’s development by carrying out activities in spheres covered by the EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

Source: vov.vn