Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, on November 24 called on the international community to continue support for Iraq, which is facing deep-rooted economic, social and political challenges.

A representative from the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN has called for full respect to Iraq's political independence, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity; 

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) have moved to cancel a proposed friendly between Vietnam and Iraq due to the ongoing fears surrounding the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Situated in the southern province of Binh Duong, the Go Dau Stadium has been selected as the venue to host a friendly match between the Vietnamese national men’s football team and Iraq on March 26.

Vietnam will play Iraq in a friendly match ahead of their next 2022 World Cup qualifier match in March.

Vietnam Airlines all flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to keep distance from areas that might be impacted by rising tensions in the Middle East for the safety of its passengers.