Viet Nam calls on relevant parties in Ukraine crisis to exercise self-restraint
VGP – Viet Nam called on parties concerned in the Ukraine crisis to exercise self-restraint, enhance dialogue efforts and step up diplomatic measures to peacefully settle differences with respect for the United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international law, thus contributing to ensuring peace, security, and stability in the region and the world.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made the above statement on Wednesday in response to reporters' query on Viet Nam's reaction to the recent situation in Ukraine.
Le said Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine has maintained contact with the Vietnamese community in the country and stands ready to take neccessary measures to protect Vietnamese citizens there.
About 100 Vietnamese citizens are living in Donetsk and Lugansk, according to the Embassy.
Citizens who need support can contact the Embassy's hotline: + 380 (63) 863 8999 or the Foreign Ministry's Consular Department + 84-981-848-484./.