The US published a human rights report in Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke up

At a regular press conference on the afternoon of April 25, the press asked the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to comment on the human rights report published by the US State Department on April 22.

In response, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed that although the above report reflected Vietnam’s achievements and progress in protecting human rights, it still made some unbiased comments. , based on inaccurate information about the actual situation in Vietnam.

“Once again, we affirm Vietnam’s consistent policy of protecting and promoting human rights, which considers people as the center and driving force of the innovation process and national development. “, Ms. Hang emphasized.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that basic human rights and freedoms are recognized in the Vietnamese Constitution and are protected and promoted by specific legal documents, as well as implemented in practice.

Accordingly, Vietnam has been and will be discussing frankly and openly in a constructive spirit with the US on issues of difference to enhance understanding. Thereby contributing positively to the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the US.

Also at the press conference, the press asked the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide Vietnam’s reaction to China’s recent announcement of a ban on fishing in the East Sea.

According to Ms. Pham Thu Hang, Vietnam’s stance on China’s fishing ban in the East Sea is consistent and has been clearly affirmed over the years.

Ms. Hang emphasized that China’s fishing ban not only violates Vietnam’s sovereignty in the Hoang Sa archipelago but also violates Vietnam’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the identified exclusive economic zone. according to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

“Vietnam requests that China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago and Vietnam’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over Vietnam’s maritime zones; not to complicate the situation, contributing in maintaining peace, stability and order in the East Sea region,” the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a message.