Keyword: "international law"

Vietnam is deeply concerned about information regarding the current situation in Venezuela, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on January 3.

State President Luong Cuong has delivered a message on the occasion of Vietnam hosting the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25 - 26, 2025.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ceremony to mark the diplomatic sector’s 80th founding anniversary (August 28, 1945-2025) on August 25.

The most important thing at this time is that the two sides exercise utmost restraint, refrain from the use of force, avoid further escalation, and manage their differences peacefully and satisfactorily in accordance with fundamental principles of international law.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang highlighted the importance of respecting diplomatic and legal processes, ensuring freedom, safety, and security of navigation and overflight, and avoiding actions that could further complicate the situation.

Vietnam welcomes Russian President V. Putin's proposal on May 11 to resume direct talks with Ukraine, Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on May 12 in response to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the proposal.

As the international community marks the 30th anniversary of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), the dialogue offers an opportunity not only to assess the role of dispute settlement mechanisms under UNCLOS but also to advance the progressive development of maritime law.

At the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam on 25-26 March 2025. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1973, upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in 2013, and further elevated relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025. This new framework strengthens political trust, expands cooperation, and sets a model for international partnerships based on mutual respect, sovereignty, and international law.

All countries need to respect and fulfill obligations in accordance with international law, including the obligation to enforce decisions and judgments of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with goodwill, said Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu, Assistant to the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Information and Communications organised a training course on ASEAN cooperation orientations for press agencies and media organisations in Hanoi on October 17.

Laos and Luxembourg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in the fields of international law, law enforcement and international human rights law.

Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nong Duc Manh attended a conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing, China, on June 28.

After 30 years of developing bilateral relations, Vietnam has become a key trade partner of Slovenia in Asia, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon has stated.

Vietnam strongly condemns violent, inhumane attacks targeting innocent civilians and civilian vessels on international shipping lanes, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang on March 7.

A high-level delegation of the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) led by its Deputy Minister Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung paid a working trip to South Africa from February 24 to March 1 to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of law protection and enforcement.

Vessels 264 and 265 together with a delegation of Naval Region 5 of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by Col. Trinh Xuan Tung, Deputy Commander and Chief of the Staff of the region, paid a visit to the High Command of Naval Region 2 of the Royal Thai Navy from November 30 to December 3.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the Vietnam Association of International Law (VSIL) co-organised the first PCA Vietnam Conference in Hanoi on November 15.

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on November 9 emphasised Vietnam’s appeal for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel - Hamas conflict zone.

In today's complex interconnected global context, the role of diplomacy, dialogue, trust building, and multilateral cooperation, especially that played by regional organisations such as ASEAN, has become more important than ever, said a Vietnamese diplomat.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has emphasised that in the context when the world is facing new complex developments and challenges, implementing the rule of law at all levels is very important to the development of each country and the international community.