On 25 February 2022, in response to the question by Vietnamese and foreign press agencies on Viet Nam’s reaction to the escalating tensions in Ukraine and citizen protection work for Vietnamese nationals in this country, Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that:

Viet Nam is deeply concerned with the armed conflict in Ukraine. We call on all relevant parties to exercise restraint, observe the United Nations Charter and the fundamental principles of international law, avoid the use of force, protect the people, and keep up dialogue to seek a peaceful solution. Such efforts would serve to ensure peace, security, stability and cooperation in the region and the world.

Viet Nam follows with keen attention the situation of the Vietnamese community in Ukraine, and upholds the need to ensure the life, property, and lawful rights and interests of Vietnamese nationals and businesses in this country. The Vietnamese diplomatic mission in Ukraine and domestic competent authorities are working closely to put in place necessary citizen protection measures.