Agencies ready to ensure safety for Vietnamese in Middle East
Agencies ready to ensure safety for Vietnamese in Middle East: spokeswoman
Given the recent tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s representative agencies in the region and domestic relevant parties are ready to take citizen protection measures when necessary, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.
Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Given the recenttensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s representative agencies in the regionand domestic relevant parties are ready to take citizen protection measureswhen necessary, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi ThuHang.
At the ministry’s regular press conference onJanuary 9, responding to a question about Vietnam’s comment on the recentUS-Iran tensions, Hang stated: “Vietnam is concerned about the recent tensionsin the Middle East. We call on all relevant parties to exercise self-restraint,avoid escalating tensions, not use force, protect civilians, and resolvedisagreements though dialogue and peaceful measures on the basis of respectinginternational law for the sake of peace, stability in the region and theworld.”
She added to ensure security and safety forVietnamese citizens in the Middle East, the Foreign Ministry on January 8advised Vietnamese against going to the region’s countries that could beinfluenced by conflicts. It also recommended that the citizens present in theaffected countries should avoid going to the areas those countries have warnedagainst travel to, and follow local authorities’ instructions to ensure thesafety of their lives and property.
The Foreign Ministry has publicised the citizenprotection hotlines of all representative agencies of Vietnam in the region sothat people can contact when necessary. It has also ordered the representativeagencies in the Middle East and domestic relevant sides to keep a close watchon the situation and ready citizen protection measures in case of necessity,she said.
Regarding the farm fire in Ramenskoye town inthe suburbs of Moscow, Russia, the spokeswoman noted the Foreign Ministry hascontinually updated information. Its Consular Department and the VietnameseEmbassy in Russia are promptly and closely coordinating with authorisedagencies of both countries to gather information from Vietnam and theVietnamese community in Russia to support the identification of victims. Theyare also making preparations to protect citizens and deal with relevantprocedures in case there are Vietnamese among the dead.
On January 8, the embassy sent a diplomatic noteto the Russian ministries of foreign affairs and internal affairs and theinternal affairs agency of Ramenskoye, asking for the investigation to be accelerated,information about the results of the identification of the dead to be announcedsoon, and active treatment for the Vietnamese woman currently in hospital, Hangadded./.
Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia have been working with local authorities to verify the identity of victims of a greenhouse farm fire in Moscow who are suspected to be Vietnamese migrants.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said since January 8, it has diverted its flights from/to Europe away from areas which could be influenced by the rising tension in the Middle East.
A woman suffering serious burns in a farm fire in Ramenskoye town of Moscow Oblast, Russia, on January 7 has been identified as a Vietnamese citizen, according to Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) on January 8 ordered agencies and localities to halt sending workers to the Middle East in the face of current tensions in the region.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
