Firmly protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands is the responsibility of every maritime country; this is also an important factor in firmly protecting the country's sovereignty. In the context of the world and region's complicated and unpredictable arising challenges, the role of international law of the Sea is a key factor for countries to be able to resolve disputes with relevant countries in the East Sea in accordance with international law. The article explains the role of the use of international law of the Sea in settling disputes related to maritime sovereignty between States; Besides, the article analyzes Vietnam's views on settling disputes related to sovereignty over sea and islands; In particular, the article clarifies Vietnam's application of international law in settling disputes and asserting Vietnam's sovereignty over the sea and islands.

International law of the Sea, Sovereignty

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982.

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