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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.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the expanded G7 Summit in Japan this week at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The authorities of Bac Ninh and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on April 7 co-organised an event on learning about the northern province’s charming features, which gathered close to 150 foreign and domestic diplomats and representatives of foreign organisations and business associations in Vietnam.

PSNews - During the regular press briefing held on March 23, deputy spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang has said Vietnam wishes and stays ready to cooperate with US President Joe Biden's administration to continue deepening bilateral ties in an effective and sustainable manner, for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

PSNews - As a coastal country and a member of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, Vietnam believes that all activities of international cooperation, including maritime cooperation, need to be in line with international law, especially the UNCLOS, stated Foreign Ministry's Deputy Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang.

PSNews - During a press briefing held on October 6, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang underscored that Vietnam closely follows the developments surrounding the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

PSNews - According to Deputy Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (c) Doan Khac Viet, the ministry has suggested measures to the Government to open the door to foreign tourists, experts and investors, including resuming visa waivers for citizens from 13 countries and visas for foreigner tourists, said deputy spokesman Doan Khac Viet.

During the press briefing held on July 7, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang stated that Vietnam is ready to work with countries in the region and the international community to strengthen cooperation and share experiences in combating illegal fishing.

PSNews - Recently, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Le Thi Thu Hang announced that,  “vaccine passport” holders of the 17 countries and Vietnam are entitled to the same medical requirements as those for local vaccinated people. 

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Le Thi Thu Hang on March 17 provided more information about Vietnam’s plan to reopen to foreign visitors, including regulations on arrivals and medical requirements.

PSNews - At the regular press briefing held virtually on March 3, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said that, the Party and State of Vietnam give the highest priority to citizen protection measures so as to ensure safety of lives, assets, and legitimate and rightful interests of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities, as well as staff members of Vietnamese representative offices in Ukraine.

PSNews - With the aim of helping socio-economic recovery and development, as well as bolster international integration in the new normal, and facilitate trade between Vietnam and countries and territories, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has submitted a detailed proposal on visa issuance and exemption to the Prime Minister to consider and make decision. 

PSNews - Bamboo Airways on March 1 sent a document to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam regarding its plans to bring home Vietnamese citizens from Ukraine if it gets the green light from authorities.

The 31st Diplomatic Conference opened in Hanoi on December 15 in both online and in-person formats.

PSNews - Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, on November 18, talked about some information related to citizen protection work and other international issues of public concern.

PSNews - Le Thi Thu Hang, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 18 chaired a regular briefing in Hanoi,  commenting about Taiwan’s military exercises (China) in the territorial waters around Ba Binh island belonging to Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

PSNews - Government recently approved the MoFA’s proposal on the application of “vaccine passports” and agreed in principle on the expansion of the group of people with vaccine passports allowed to enter Vietnam, including overseas Vietnamese and their families coming to the country to visit relatives and travel.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the significance of Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao’s re-election to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 tenure.

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared information about issues of public concern during its regular press conference via teleconference on October 7.

PSNews - Vietnam calls on the international community to strengthen cooperation to jointly respond to climate change, Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing held via videoconference in Hanoi on August 19.