Hanoi, June 5 -- The leader wrote the article, titled "For an ecological civilization, a green Viet Nam and a peaceful, sustainable ocean," on the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8). He stressed that environmental protection must be regarded as a core component of both national security and human security.

The following is a translation of the article.

FOR AN ECOLOGICAL CIVILIZATION, A GREEN VIET NAM AND A PEACEFUL, SUSTAINABLE OCEAN

On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8), we reflect more deeply on one of the defining issues of our time: the relationship between humanity and nature is undergoing profound changes, requiring new approaches to development, resp...