Citizens were advised to steer clear of sensitive sites such as energy facilities, industrial zones, airports, seaports and other critical infrastructure, minimise travel near incident areas, and avoid approaching or recording attack scenes or hazardous objects.
Vietnam can contribute to Middle East peace not as a dominant power, but as a nation whose credibility stems from experience rather than coercion. Its post-war reconstruction, transforming a war-torn country into a developing nation integrated into the global economy, offers valuable lessons in rebuilding infrastructure, restoring social cohesion, and prioritising human development.
The Vietnamese community in Israel remains closely engaged with the nation’s development, with deep affection, firm confidence and high expectations. They believe the Party and the State will continue to steer the country into a new phase of faster and more sustainable growth.
Talgam said that from a comparative and historical perspective, the CPV’s leadership has been the central factor underpinning the country’s enduring political stability and impressive development trajectory. In a world marked by rapid and unpredictable changes, few political organisations have been able to maintain continuity of leadership while simultaneously adapting their governance approach as effectively as the CPV.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has described Vietnam as a prime example of how reform, courage, and determination could transform its harsh circumstances into a remarkable development success story.
Vietnam’s history has shown that even a small nation can defeat imperialism, win over occupation and oppression, and defend its right to self-determination, she said, calling it an invaluable lesson for global struggles for justice, freedom, and national independence.
Vietnam is a place where people with various cultures and interests could meet and hold talks, a former Israeli official said, adding this is the reason why it has been seen as a venue for negotiations and agreement-signing.
Vietnam has always been a symbol of revolutionary spirit and national liberation, inspiring the Palestinian people’s struggle, Issam Makhoul, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Israel (CPI) and Head of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), has stated.
Sharing his impression on Vietnamese leaders, Buvilski stressed that what distinguishes Vietnam from many other nations lies in its visionary leadership and execution capabilities. He praised the continuity and harmony within the political system, as well as the commitment to implementing long-term plans set by the leaders.
From Israel’s perspective, establishing diplomatic ties with Vietnam carried clear strategic, economic, and security significance as part of the efforts to expand the number of countries that had previously boycotted Israel but had changed their policies by that time.
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.
According to updates from the Vietnamese diplomatic missions in both nations, no Vietnamese casualties have been recorded to date.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel called on the Vietnamese community to comply strictly with local authorities’ safety regulations and guidance.
As of the morning of June 16, there have been no reports of Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in the recent waves of attacks and clashes between Israel and Iran.
In case of emergency, they can contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel at +972-55-502-5616, +972-52-727-4248, and +972-50-878-3373; the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran at +989339658252 and +98912057570; or MOFA’s citizen protection hotline at +84 981848484.
Vietnam's foreign policy has helped it build a wide network of foreign relations with more than 190 countries and numerous international organisations, helping to enhance its role and position in the international arena, said Ambassador Ly Duc Trung.
Vietnam values its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Israel, a key partner in the Middle East. He proposed that both sides continue to promote mutual visits at all levels.
Mayor of Israel's Abu Snan city Mesheleb proposed establishing a twin relationship with a Vietnamese locality to encourage exchanges and joint projects in economy, education, and culture.
While researching the life of Ben-Gurion, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Israel unexpectedly found a special connection between the two leaders in 1946 when both were in Paris, seeking international support for their nations’ struggle for independence. President Ho Chi Minh and Israeli PM Ben-Gurion, drawn together by their countries’ shared history and indomitable spirit in the fight for freedom, engaged in conversations for around two weeks.
Israel has established a strong foundation for long-term cooperation with Can Tho through partnerships with Can Tho University.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi highlighted the 95-year journey of the Party in leading the country’s glorious revolutionary cause, saying that the Party's development path is closely linked to many brilliant milestones.