Vietnam pledges to contribute to maintaining peace, stability in Middle East
Vietnam will actively contribute to the international community’s joint efforts in maintaining peace, stability and development in the Middle East, including the settlement of the Israel-Palestine issue, a representative of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation and other organisations in Geneva, has affirmed.
Houses damaged due to Israel-Palestine conflict (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam will actively contribute to the internationalcommunity’s joint efforts in maintaining peace, stability and development inthe Middle East, including the settlement of the Israel-Palestine issue, arepresentative of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), the WorldTrade Organisation and other organisations in Geneva, has affirmed.
Addressing the UN Human Rights Council’s special meeting onMay 27, the Vietnamese representative expressed deep concern over the recent tensions, violenceand armed conflicts that have caused civilian casualties for both Palestine andIsrael, as well as the serious humanitarian situation in the Palestinianterritories caused by the conflicts, especially in Gaza, that negativelyaffects Palestinian people in enjoying basic human rights.
The Vietnamese representative asserted that Vietnam welcomes the ceasefire agreement and calls on all parties to respect agreement andcompletely stop violence, including non-discriminatory and disproportionateacts of violence by Israel. Vietnam urged the parties to exercise utmost self-restraint to protectcivilians and essential infrastructure, and called on the internationalcommunity to step up humanitarian assistance, including supporting the UN Reliefand Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), to help Palestinianpeople soon overcome difficulties and stabilize life.
The official also reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent policy ofsupporting the two-state solution, including the peaceful coexistence of theState of Palestine and the State of Israel with the pre-1967 borderline andEast Jerusalem being the capital of Palestine, on the basis of internationallaw and relevant UN resolutions.
At the meeting, the UN Human Rights Council approved aresolution on ensuring respect for international human rights andhumanitarian laws in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, includingEast Jerusalem, and in Israel, with 24 “in favour” votes, nine “against” votes,and 14 abstentions.
Under the resolution, the council agreed to set up an independent investigation committee to conduct aninternational investigation into alleged crimes committed during the 11-dayconflict between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza./.
Vietnam calls on concerned parties to soon resume the peace process in the Middle East based on the two-state solution, and in line with international law and relevant resolutions of the United Nations in a bid to gain sustainable and long-term peace in the region, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on May 21.
Deputy head of Vietnam’s Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Pham Hai Anh has reiterated the message of commitment to promote the compliance with international humanitarian law and protecting civilians in conflicted areas.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called on parties concerned to promote the resumption of negotiations on the Palestine issue.
Officials from the Embassy of Vietnam in Israel on May 27 visited Vietnamese students living in Israel’s central city of Netivot, one of the hardest-hit places during the recent Israel-Palestine conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Houses damaged due to Israel-Palestine conflict (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) 
