30/04/2013
Vietnam has established and exercised its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in a peaceful and continuous manner in line with international law at least since the 17 th century.
The fact was proved by legal and historical evidence which were presented to the delegates at an international seminar on Vietnam ’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos held in central Quang Ngai province.
The two-day seminar, closed on April 28, brought together domestic and foreign scholars and researchers from various countries including the US , Russia , Canada , Switzerland , Australia , India , the Republic of Korea and the Philippines .
During their discussions, the delegates analysed these legal and historical evidence, agreeing that Vietnam possesses the legal documents affirming the states of Vietnam have established and exercised their sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos at least since the 17 th century.
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