From New Indian Express
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State John Kerry has invited Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh to the US for consultation on the recent Chinese provocative decision in South China Sea.
Secretary of State John Kerry has invited Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh to the US for consultation on the recent Chinese provocative decision in South China Sea. AP Photo
The invitation was extended to Minh during a telephonic conversation on May 20, State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki today said, adding that Kerry invited him to Washington for consultations on full range of bilateral and regional issues that are part of their Comprehensive Partnership.
The two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in the South China Sea.
“Kerry expressed concern over China’s provocative decision to introduce an oil rig and numerous government vessels in waters disputed with Vietnam, which has raised tensions in the region and led to deplorable violence against foreign citizens and businesses inside Vietnam,” Psaki said.
During the call, Secretary Kerry urged both sides to exercise restraint, take steps to de-escalate tensions, ensure safe conduct by their vessels at sea, and resolve the dispute through peaceful means in accordance with international law.
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