Vietnam closely monitors developments in the Middle East: Spokesperson
WVR - On the afternoon of January 29, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang responded to a journalist's question regarding the current U.S.-Iran tensions.
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| Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang expressed Vietnam's stance on the U.S.-Iran tensions at the regular press conference on the afternoon of January 29, 2026. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
In response to a request for Vietnam's stance on the current U.S.-Iran tensions and recommendations for Vietnamese citizens in the Middle East, Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasised that Vietnam is closely monitoring the current developments in the Middle East.
“Vietnam calls on the parties involved to exercise restraint, avoid escalating tensions, resolve differences through peaceful means, strictly adhere to international law, the United Nations Charter, and relevant UN resolutions, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, refrain from the use or threat of force in international relations, and facilitate peaceful negotiations for security, safety, peace, and stability in the region and the world,” the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang also noted that on January 15, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a recommendation for Vietnamese citizens. Accordingly, Vietnamese citizens are advised not to travel to Iran at this time unless necessary. Vietnamese citizens currently in Iran should regularly follow information, strictly comply with local authority regulations on travel, as well as warnings from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasized that for assistance, Vietnamese citizens in Iran should contact the citizen protection hotline of the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran and the citizen protection hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
