China, Vietnam for maritime dialogue

Hopes that tensions can be eased through diplomatic channels.

China, Vietnam willing to handle maritime issues through dialogue

(Reuters) – China and Vietnam have agreed to handle maritime disputes through dialogue, Chinese state media reported on Monday, months after ties between the two countries hit a three-decade low in a row over a Chinese oil rig in disputed waters.

The two Communist neighbors must respect each other and focus on long-term interests, President Xi Jinping said, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

“Sino-Vietnamese relations have been advancing continuously since the two nations established diplomatic relations, despite some twists and turns,” he said.

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Source: reuters.com