With the theme “40th Anniversary of UNCLOS: Promoting maritime cooperation in South East Asia”, the 8th Ocean Dialogue seeked to discuss maritime issues of common concern in the South East Asia region, promoted common understanding of UNCLOS, and explored potential maritime cooperation.
The Dialogue involved international experts and scholars in maritime and law of the sea issues, diplomatic missions in Hanoi, and representatives of relevant ministries, government agencies, and research institutions from Southeast Asian countries and beyond.
