Ton said Hanoi attaches "importance to its neighbours, especially big neighbours like China".
The situation there (South China Sea) is still complicated. The development there is positive, especially (with) the framework for the CoC (that) has been approved by both China and ASEAN. They have committed to start the negotiations of the CoC, Ton told reporters while responding to a question on the issue.
China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam have over-lapping territorial claims in the sea, known to be rich in hydrocarbons.
Ton said Vietnam and China have a strong economic relations.
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