(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is closely monitoring the situation in Palestine and support all efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and promote sustainable peace solutions, said Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung.
 Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung (right) and Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin (left) at a reception on November 26, 2025 at the Government Office in Hanoi. (Photo: VGP/Gia Huy) |
At a meeting with Palestine's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin on Wednesday, the Deputy PM suggested that Vietnam and Palestine expand trade cooperation and foster exchanges and investments between businesses. Vietnam is willing to support Palestine in areas that it has strengths, which include agricultural, seafood, textiles, and footwear exports, he said.
The two sides stressed the need to boost people-to-people exchanges through friendship organisations and communities.
Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said Vietnam's support for Palestine at international forums is of great significance to Palestine in its struggle for freedom. She added Palestine wishes to further promote their bilateral relations and receive further supports from Vietnam in its areas of expertise.