Maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty exhibited in Ly Son

(Bqp.vn) - 80 maps and 50 documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes are on display at an exhibition which opened on July 2 in Ly Son island district, the central province of Quang Ngai.

Visitors to the exhibition (source: vtc.vn)

The exhibits are small part of historical and legal evidences collected in Vietnam and in the world, including China.

The exhibition entitled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa - historical and legal evidence” aims to raise awareness, unity and a sense of responsibility of Vietnamese people in and outside the country, especially youngsters, in protecting and affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagoes.

The event, which is being held by the Ministry of Information and Communications and Quang Ngai provincial People’s Committee, will run until July 4.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan highlighted the meaning of holding the exhibition in Ly Son island, home to Hoang Sa Flotilla, which safeguarded the national sovereignty over sea and islands hundreds of years ago.

Khai Hung (Source: dangcongsan.vn)