Party General Secretary and President To Lam received in Hanoi on July 6 the newly accredited ambassadors of Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar, as they presented their credentials, officially beginning their diplomatic missions in Vietnam.
Vietnam calls on all parties to continue exercising restraint, act responsibly, avoid complicating the situation, respect the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all countries, ensure the safety of civilians and civil infrastructure, and maintain freedom and security of maritime navigation in the region.
Manila asked Tehran to recognise the Philippines as a “non-hostile country”, allowing Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments to pass safely through the strategic waterway.
According to the administration, 19 vessels owned by Vietnamese enterprises are currently operating in the Middle East, including four flying the Vietnamese flag and 15 registered under foreign flags. Amid growing security concerns in the region, VIMAWA stressed the need for stronger coordination with relevant partners to safeguard maritime operations and crew safety.
To safeguard lives and property, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has called on Vietnamese nationals to strictly observe local regulations, regularly monitor updates from the Israel Home Front Command, minimise inter-city travel, and remain close to designated shelters. Citizens are also advised to proactively prepare safety plans for themselves and their families and be ready to follow official instructions regarding possible relocation.
The MoFA advised Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighbouring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.
Vietnamese nationals residing, working, and studying in Israel and Iran need to strictly follow the host countries' security and safety guidelines as well as maintain regular contact with the Vietnamese representative offices in these nations, she said.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
According to updates from the Vietnamese diplomatic missions in both nations, no Vietnamese casualties have been recorded to date.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, most Vietnamese continue their daily lives as normal and remain mentally stable.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian noted the close ties between Vietnam and Iran over the years, and affirmed that Iran is ready to share its experiences with Vietnam in various areas.
State President Luong Cuong on April 28 sent a message of condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following a tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Hormozgan province on April 26.
The city's tourism officials said the tourists’ selection of Vietnam as a destination during Nowruz, the Iranian New Year celebration, demonstrates the country’s growing appeal.
State President Luong Cuong sent a message of congratulations to President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran held a ceremony in Tehran on August 29 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2024).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Lebanon, Iran, and Israel at this time, given the escalation of tentions between the three countries, posing risks to people’s safety and property.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has sent a congratulatory letter to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on his re-election as the Speaker of the Islamic Republic of Iran's 12th Parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on May 23 came to offer condolences to the Iranian Embassy in Hanoi over the deaths of the country’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and some senior officials in a recent helicopter crash.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, the commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Command, in Hanoi on May 14.
