Trump, Vietnam's Prez underscore free and open access to South China Sea

The two leaders called for the 'full and effective implementation' of the declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea

Tran Dai Quang, Vietnam's President, Donald Trump — Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang, right, shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Danang. Photo: AP | PTI

Last Updated : Nov 13 2017 | 3:37 AM IST

US President Donald Trump and Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang underscored the importance of free and open access to South China Sea, in a joint statement issued on Sunday. The two leaders called for the “full and effective implementation” of the declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea, and for all claimants to clarify their maritime claims.