Vietnam concerned about escalating violence in Gaza Strip
Vietnam is concerned about escalating tension and violence in the Gaza Strip over recent days, which killed and injured many Palestinians, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on May 17.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is concerned about escalatingtension and violence in the Gaza Strip over recent days, which killed andinjured many Palestinians, F𒉰oreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at aregular press briefing on May 17.
Replying to questions about Vietnam’s reaction to the US’sopening of its embassy in Jerusalem and rising tension in the region, thespokesperson said Vietnam protests the use of force and calls for restraintand an end to escalating tension. “Vietnam once again calls for the settlement of conflicts bypeaceful measures and efforts to seek a comprehensive, fair and sustainablesolution, while ensuring life safety for civilians and the legitimate interestsof concerned parties as well as peace and stability in the region,” Hang said. She stressed Vietnam’s stance that all solutions related toJerusalem should adhere to international law, especially resolutions of theUnited Nations, with consensus of related parties. “Vietnam maintains the consistent position of supporting thejust struggle of the Palestinian people and the two-State solution with theestablishment of a State of Palestine that co-exists in peace with the State ofIsrael along the pre-1967 border and with East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestine,”the spokesperson said. Regarding the US’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal,the spokesperson made clear that Vietnam supports dialogue to seek peacefulsolutions to all disputes. “We hope that all parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan ofActions (JCPOA) will persevere in negotiating to find a solution that can bringlong-term peace and stability for the region and the world as a whole,” shesaid.
Asked to comment on the meeting between US President DonaldTrump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un onJune 12 in Singapore, Spokesperson Hang said Vietnam supports all constructive effortsto settle all disputes through peaceful dialogue, contribute to peace, securityand stability on the Korean peninsula in particular and the world in general.-VNA
Vietnam calls on all parties concerned to respect the newly-reached ceasefire agreement in Gaza Strip and actively speed up negotiations for stability and peace in the region.
Vietnam has voiced its opposition to the use of force against civilians in the Gaza Strip, and urged the parties concerned to immediately halt it and hold negotiations for a solution to the conflict.
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Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has expressed Vietnam’s concern about the current Middle East situation and called on the UN Security Council to uphold its important role in encouraging the resumption of peace talks between the parties.
Vietnam keeps a close watch on and is concerned about the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip over the past days, leaving many Palestinians dead and injured, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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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.
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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.
An overview of Jerusalem city (Photo: VNA)
