Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang made the statement on October 13 in response to a reporter’s question about the attacks.

Vietnam calls on all parties concerned to exercise restraint, strictly abide by international law, the United Nations Charter and relevant UN resolutions, and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, she said.

The country also urges the parties to resume negotiations and create favourable conditions for dialogue towards resolving differences by peaceful means, for the benefit of the people and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world, Hang added./.