Vietnam speaks out about missile launch into Israeli territory

On April 14, 2024, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang answered a reporter's question asking about Vietnam's reaction to the missile launch into Israeli territory.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang emphasized: "Vietnam is deeply concerned about the current escalating tensions in the Middle East, especially the acts of force that violate the United Nations Charter and cause losses to the people. We call on relevant parties to exercise restraint, resolve disagreements by peaceful means, strictly comply with international law, the Charter and relevant resolutions of the United Nations, and immediately stop acts of force that escalate tensions, for the sake of security, safety, peace and stability in the region and the world." On April 14, according to information from the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel and the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran, the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in recent days have been complicated and continue to escalate. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed Vietnamese embassies in the Middle East to closely coordinate with local authorities and diplomatic missions in the area, strengthen citizen protection measures, assign staff on duty, and regularly contact Vietnamese community leaders in the areas to continuously update information. So far, the situation of Vietnamese citizens in the areas remains safe. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Vietnamese citizens temporarily avoid going to conflict areas. Vietnamese citizens in the areas need to closely monitor the situation; proactively take necessary security and safety measures; strictly comply with local authorities' regulations, avoid gathering in large numbers and limit travel; immediately contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel and the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran when encountering difficulties and needing assistance. Vietnamese citizens in need of assistance can contact: - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel at +972-50-818-6116 and +972-52-727-4248, +972-50-994-0889 - The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran at +98 21 22411670 and +98 9306 459 865 - The Citizen Protection Hotline of the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at +84 981 84 84 84.

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