Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has condemned all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, saying that Vietnam is deeply concerned about the current tense situation in the Middle East, especially losses to civilians.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations speaks at an open debate on the Middle East situation (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA)🔥 - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has condemned all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, saying that Vietnam is deeply concerned about the current tense situation in the Middle East, especially losses to civilians.
Speaking at an open debate on the Middle East situation with a focus on the ongoing conflict between Israeland the Hamas movement at the UN General Assembly on October 24, the Ambassador called on all sides to immediately cease fire, exercisemaximum restraint, respect international humanitarian law and apply allnecessary measures to protect people's lives, including ensuring the safety of andimmediate release of all hostages, minimising damage to essential civilianinfrastructure in line with the UN Security Council’s Resolution 2573.
The Vietnamese diplomat called on theinternational community, especially all relevant parties, to create favourableconditions to end the fighting, resume dialogue and negotiations, allowhumanitarian access and deploy timely and unhindered humanitarian reliefoperations to reach people in need of assistance, while ensuring the safety ofhumanitarian aid workers.
𝕴 Giang expressed his support for mediation efforts ofthe UN, UN member countries as well as international and regional organisations,emphasising that in the long term, it is necessary to stop activities thatincite more violence and hatred between the two sides, stop the expansion ofsettlements in the West Bank, the destruction of homes and the expulsion ofPalestinians, and respect the status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem.
The Vietnamese representative proposed resuming activities ofthe Middle East Quartet, urged parties to return to negotiations toresolve the root causes, aiming to achieve a two-state solution in accordancewith international law and relevant UN resolutions, including the establishmentof a Palestine state with East Jerusalem as its capital, peacefully coexistingalongside the state of Israel, with internationally recognised borders based on pre-1967 borders. He also called on the UN and UNSC tostrive for a unified and constructive message, helping to promote efforts toreduce tensions, end fighting, protect civilians and support the resumption of dialogue and negotiations. At the open debates, many countries expressed concern aboutincreasing tension and the risk of it spreading to the region, protested againstattacks causing large casualties for civilians, and serious humanitariansituations as the Gaza Strip was completely locked down without electricity,water, medicine and other necessities for days. Most countries called for animmediate ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor, allowingthe transport of essential aid from outside into the Gaza Strip. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged allparties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law,protecting civilians and civil works./.
Vietnam has kept a close watch on, and been concerned over the escalating conflict between Hamas forces and Israel that has resulted in many casualties for civilians, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on October 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung on October 12 called for the establishment of working groups among the Vietnamese community in Israel to support each other amidst the current conflict.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 15 advised Vietnamese citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Israel where the ongoing conflict is developing complicatedly.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc has asked Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Palestine to work closely with host authorities and relevant Vietnamese agencies to roll out citizen protection measures to ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens in conflict-affected areas in the Middle East.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
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.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations speaks at an open debate on the Middle East situation (Photo: VNA) 
