Nhan Dan Online/VNA – The Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria and the Vietnamese Association in the country have raised funds in support of Vietnam’s coast guard and fisheries surveillance forces and fishermen who are safeguarding national sea and island sovereignty day and night. Speaking at the fundraising ceremony, Ambassador Le Duc Luu said the activity reflected the patriotism and responsibility of Vietnamese people living and working in Bulgaria towards their homeland, thus creating a combined strength in the struggle for protecting the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Luu also briefed participants on the latest developments in the East Sea since China illegally placed its Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig in Vietnam’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone in early May. He reiterated the consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party, State, Government and National Assembly of solving disputes at sea by peaceful means in line with international law. More than US$3,860 was raised during the ceremony. On the occasion, participants also donated US$2,000 to families affected by the recent flooding and whirlwinds in the cities of Varna, Dobrich and Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria’s southeastern region.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:35:08 +0000