Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Kien Giang province opened a map and documentary exhibition under title of “Spratly and Paracel Islands of Vietnam - Historical and legal evidence” at Phu Quoc Island District on December 22.

Exhibition on Spratly and Paracel Islands was held in Phu Quoc (Photo: SGGP)

Through original historical maps, documentary and photos, the exhibition aims to affirm strongly not only Vietnam's sovereignty over Paracel, Spratly Islands and other archipelagoes during historical periods but also Vietnam’s political standpoint.

The exhibition has been held in many cities in the country. The organization board desires to raise awareness of the Vietnamese people and overseas Vietnamese, call on responsibility and solidarity in protecting Vietnam's sea and islands sovereignty. Moreover, it may also bring to international friends historical facts and Vietnamese people’s aspiration in maintaining peace, stability in the region.

Rach Gia city will be the next destinations for the exhibition on December 23- 28.