Vietnam signals broader global role with Gaza Peace Council entry
Vietnam’s decision to join the Gaza Peace Council as a founding member underscores the country’s commitment to international peace initiatives and reflects its intention to play a more active role in addressing global challenges, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung.
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| Nguyen Quoc Dung, Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States. (Photo: WVR) |
The ambassador was speaking during an interview with the media ahead of Party General Secretary To Lam’s departure for an inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Council in Washington D.C. on February 19 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.
The Gaza Peace Council is expected to focus initially on implementing a peace and reconstruction plan for Gaza in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2830. Against the backdrop of prolonged conflict and humanitarian strain in the region, Vietnam’s participation as a founding member is seen as a concrete step toward deeper multilateral engagement.
The initiative also aligns with the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which includes cooperation on regional and international issues, said the ambassador, describing the upcoming visit as part of broader efforts to translate bilateral political commitments into coordinated action in multilateral settings.
“This is also an opportunity for Vietnam to leverage its experience and capabilities, while learning from and further integrating with other countries through coordination in carrying out shared missions,” noted the diplomat.
Ambassador Dung recalled that Vietnam, whose modern history was shaped by decades of war, has increasingly emphasised peacebuilding, post-conflict recovery and sustainable development as pillars of its foreign policy. The country’s experience in reconstruction and economic reform provides practical insights that could contribute to international stabilisation efforts.
Although Vietnam is not a major donor country, it is prepared to contribute personnel and resources within its capacity to support socio-economic recovery and civilian stabilisation efforts in Gaza, consistent with international law and the UN Charter.
While the visit is centred on a multilateral initiative, it is also expected to reinforce bilateral relations. The direct invitation from President Trump and high-level participation are viewed as indicators of growing political trust between the two countries.
The Vietnamese diplomat said the trip could help expand practical cooperation and deepen coordination between Hanoi and Washington on regional and global issues, further consolidating ties under their comprehensive strategic framework.
“The General Secretary’s participation signals Vietnam’s support for broader peace efforts, including the Gaza reconstruction initiative, and is expected to further deepen bilateral cooperation in addressing regional and global issues in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” said Ambassador Dung.
Vietnam’s role in the Peace Council reflects a broader evolution in its diplomatic posture, from a country once defined by conflict to one increasingly seeking to contribute to peace, reconstruction and international governance.
(Source: VOV)
