Viet Nam deeply concerned over escalating conflict in Middle East

Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang made the above statement on Saturday in response to reporters' query on Viet Nam's reactions to current escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Viet Nam 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 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.

The same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Vietnamese people should not travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighbouring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.

Vietnamese nationals currently in Iran, Israel, and conflict-affected neighbouring 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.

In case Vietnamese nationals in Iran and Israel need support, they can contact the following hotlines:

– The citizen protection hotline in Israel: +972555025616, email: giooctv.mofa@gmail.com or +972508783373, email: thuynb.mofa@gmail.com

– The citizen protection hotline in Iran: +989339658252 (direct line), or +989334609074 (WhatsApp, Viber)

– The citizen protection call center of the Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +84981848484 or +8496541118, email: baohocongdan@gmail.com.