Ambassador: Vietnam condemns attacks against civilians in Ethiopia
Vietnam condemns and calls for immediate end to attacks against civilians, essential civil infrastructure and humanitarian aid agencies and staff in Ethiopia, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
Ethiopian people evacuate in South Sudan (Photo: AFP)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam condemns and calls forimmediate end to attacks against civilians, essential civil infrastructure andhumanitarian aid agencies and staff in Ethiopia, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s PermanentMission to the United Nations.
During the UN SecurityCouncil (UNSC)’s meeting on July 2 to discuss the Ethiopian situation, Quyexpressed his concern over recent situation in Tigray, with huge impacts on dailylives of millions of people as well as peace and common stability in the region.
🐎 He called for abiding byinternational humanitarian law, protecting civilians and key infrastructure,and not obstructing humanitarian access.
꧂ Parties concerned need topromote dialogue and reconciliation, as well as seek long-term and suitable measures,including placing people’s interests above, he said.
The ambassador welcomedceasefire recently declared by Ethiopian Government and wished parties wouldreach a long-term and comprehensive ceasefire. He urged relevant parties to take this opportunity to join dialogue and avoid actions that could deepen conflictsand differences, adding that they should exercise self-restraint, not interfereinto Ethiopia’s internal affairs and deal with issues by peaceful means. Quy called on theinternational community, including the African Union, to continue assisting partiesin promoting dialogue, building trust, offering humanitarian assistance, thus soonbringing people’s lives back to normal for peace, reconciliation and nationalreconstruction. He stressed that concerned parties' activities and the international community’s support should be in linewith international law and the UN Charter, for the sake of peace, independence,sovereignty, reunification and territorial integrity of Ethiopia. African nations in the UNSC also underlinedthe importance of respecting independence and sovereignty of Ethiopia as wellas the role of regional countries and organisations./.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has urged the Israeli side to exercise maximum restraint and take measures to prevent hostile and racist acts in all forms.
Addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on June 25 to discuss the political progress in Syria, Vietnam called for the maintenance of humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people as the political process in this country is still facing a deadlock.
Vietnam has called for increased efforts to address challenges, stabilise the political situation, develop the economy and improve the lives of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang on July 1 chaired a meeting to review Vietnam’s non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in the first six months of 2021.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ethiopian people evacuate in South Sudan (Photo: AFP) 
