Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo: MOFA)

Answering reporters’ question on Vietnam’s response to the situation in Venezuela, Hang said Vietnam calls on all relevant parties to respect international law and the United Nations Charter, including the principles of respecting national sovereignty and refraining from the use or threat of force in international relations.

Vietnam also calls on the parties to exercise restraint, engage in dialogue, and resolve disputes and differences on the basis of international law, contributing to peace, security, stability, and cooperation in the region and the world, she said.

The Foreign Ministry on the same day advised Vietnamese nationals to carefully consider travel to Venezuela at this time.

Vietnamese citizens currently in Venezuela should leave dangerous areas, closely monitor developments, and strictly comply with local authorities’ regulations on travel as well as advisories issued by the Ministry, including those by the Consular Department and the embassy in Venezuela.

For assistance if needed, citizens are advised to contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela at +58 212 635 7402 or vnemb.ven@mofa.gov.vn; or the Consular Department at +84 981 84 84 84 or baohocongdan@gmail.com.