Vietnam expresses deep concern over escalating and complex conflict situation in the Middle East, which seriously threatens the lives and safety of its people, as well as peace and stability in the region and the world, the Government quoted the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang as stating on February 28 in response to reporters' query on Vietnam's reactions to current escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnam calls on the relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease any actions that escalate tensions, protect civilians and essential infrastructures, and resolve differences through peaceful means in strict accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter and the relevant Resolutions of the United Nations, said the Spokesperson.
The relevant parties must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations and create favorable conditions for peace negotiations to ensure security, safety, peace, and stability in the region, she added.
The same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Vietnamese people should not travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighboring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.
Vietnamese nationals currently in Iran, Israel, and conflict-affected neighboring areas need to maintain regular contact and closely monitor updates from Vietnamese representative missions in the two countries; strictly comply with local government regulations regarding travel and adhere to all safety warnings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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