VOV.VN - Vietnam is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East and has called on all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalating tensions and resolve differences through peaceful means, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on March 9 expressed its deep concern over the recent tensions between China and the Philippines in Second Thomas Shoal of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and called on the parties to exercise self-restraint.

VOV.VN - Vietnam expects Russia and Ukraine will exercise restraint, reduce tensions and continue to make dialogue efforts to find a lasting solution to the armed conflict in line with international law and taking into account the legitimate interests of the parties.