On the morning of June 21, in response to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the June 17 collision between a Chinese ship and a Philippine supply ship at Second Thomas Shoal, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said:

"Vietnam closely monitors and is deeply concerned about reports of the incident that took place on June 17, 2024, in the area of ​​the Second Thomas Shoal between the Philippines and China.

Vietnam requests that relevant parties exercise maximum restraint, act in accordance with international law, respect the sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of coastal states established in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, seriously and fully implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), respect and comply with international regulations on maritime and aviation safety, collision prevention at sea, resolve disputes and differences by peaceful means, and actively contribute to maintaining peace, stability and sustainable development in the region."

Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa is in accordance with international law.

Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa is in accordance with international law.

Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos is in accordance with international law and Vietnam's legitimate rights over its maritime zones are established in accordance with UNCLOS 1982.
Vietnam resolutely opposes activities violating sovereignty over Hoang Sa archipelago.

Vietnam resolutely opposes activities violating sovereignty over Hoang Sa archipelago.

China has sent a naval hospital ship to the Paracel Islands. The deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Vietnam resolutely opposes all related activities that violate Vietnam's sovereignty over the archipelago.
Vietnam asks countries to comply with international law when conducting exercises in the East Sea.

Vietnam asks countries to comply with international law when conducting exercises in the East Sea.

Recently, some countries have carried out exercises in the East Sea. Vietnam requests that relevant parties carry out activities in accordance with international law and make positive contributions to the region.