Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang (Source: MOFA)

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang made the statement on Saturday in response to reporters' queries regarding rising tensions in the Middle East. 

Vietnam calls on all relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease escalatory actions, protect civilians and essential infrastructure, and resolve differences by peaceful means in accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter, and relevant United Nations resolutions, she said. 

The parties concerned must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations and create favourable conditions for peace negotiations, for the sake of security, safety, peace, and stability in the region and the wider world, the spokesperson added.