UN General Assembly
1992

initiatives have contributed, and are still contributing, to a large extent to the strengthening of mutual trust and understanding among nations in the region, thus fostering further regional cooperation. With regard to the problems that emerged recently over the Eastern Sea, it is our view that they should be solved appropriately through peaceful negotiations, without resort to force or the threat of force that is, on the basis of fundamental principles acceptable to all the parties concerned; otherwise, the situation may take a negative and complex turn. For Viet Nam's part, while firmly resolved to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity, we advocate the settlement of all disputes through dialogue between the parties concerned, so as to achieve an appropriate solution together. Pending such a solution, Viet Nam will exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from any action that might adversely affect efforts towards confidence-building and the relaxation of tension in the relations among countries of the region, and hopes that other parties concerned will do