Foreign Ministry spokesperson comments on international issues
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang expressed Vietnam’s stance on a number of international issues at the ministry’s regular press conference on March 25.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, (VNA)𝐆 – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi ThuHang expressed Vietnam’s stance on a number of international issues at theministry’s regular press conference on March 25.
Regarding the election of a provisional government in Libya, thespokesperson made it clear that Vietnam welcomed the election of the provisionalgovernment to lead the country towards an official election in December thisyear. Vietnam calls on concerned parties to respect the ceasefireagreement signed in October 2020 and the timeline for the official election,she said. Hang noted that Vietnam supports and values the supporting roleof the UN, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Libya, regional organisations and the international community in stabilizingthe situation and seeking a long-term peaceful solution for the Libya issue. Mentioning Myanmar, Hang said Vietnam is ready to, together withother ASEAN member countries, discuss measures to help Myanmar overcomedifficulties and early stabilize the situation in the country, thuscontributing to building a peaceful, stable and prosperous ASEAN Community. She added that proposals by ASEAN members will be considered inaccordance with ASEAN’s principles and procedures. Earlier, when speaking about the activities of the UN SecurityCouncil in April when Vietnam will serve as the council’s chair for the second time in its tenure, director of theForeign Ministry’s Department of International Organisations Do Hung Viet saidthe council’s agenda does not include any event related to Myanmar. He added that as the Myanmar issue had been on the council’sagenda before, we cannot exclude the possibility that some country will ask fora meeting on it. “As chair of the UNSC, Vietnam will handle such a request inaccordance with procedures and working regulations of the UNSC,” Viet said. The official also stressed the bridging role of Vietnam ininternational and regional efforts, in the hope that Myanmar will soon restorestability for national construction and development, thus continuing tocontribute to peace and stability in the region and the building of the ASEANCommunity. As for the Iran issue, spokesperson Hang affirmed that Vietnamsupports the comprehensive ban of the development, testing, production,manufacturing, storage, transfer, use or threat of use of nuclear weapon. “We supports efforts in this direction,” Hang emphasized./.
Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. to the UN, reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for a comprehensive political solution led and owned by Libyans on the basis of respecting its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Vietnam has called on relevant parties in Myanmar to restrain and hold dialogues to find out a satisfactory solution in line with the nation’s Constitution and law, as well as the will and aspirations of Myanmar people, thereby facilitating the democratic process.
Vietnam is concerned over violence and human losses which continue escalating in Myanmar in recent days, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on March 11.
Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese delegation to the UN, has reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned comprehensive political solution on the basis of respecting independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
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.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
