Title:

 Vietnam, China urge restraint in disputes in South China Sea

Author:

Associated Press

Source:

The Philippine Star

Date:

April 2, 2018 

Description:

Vietnam and China on Sunday called for restraint in resolving disputes in the South China Sea. Speaking to reporters at a joint press briefing with his Chinese counterpart, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said the two countries should manage the disputes and not expand them. "We propose that the two sides in the coming time should seriously implement the mutual understandings of leaders (of two countries) ... well manage disputes, do not have activities that complicate and expand disputes, respect the legitimate rights and interests of each other in accordance with international laws," Minh said.