On the evening of April 8, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated Vietnam’s position regarding the temporary ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran on April 7 (local time).

“Vietnam welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached on April 7, 2026 between the US and Iran, an important step toward reducing tensions and moving toward the restoration of peace, stability, security, and safety in the Middle East,” the spokesperson said.

Vietnam called on all parties to exercise restraint, act responsibly, and avoid further complicating the situation; to respect the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all countries; and to ensure the safety and security of civilians, civilian infrastructure, as well as maritime safety and freedom of navigation in the region.

Vietnam also urged the parties to actively engage in dialogue to seek sustainable peaceful solutions to their differences, based on the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, for the benefit of all sides and for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and globally.

In a post on Truth Social on the evening of April 7 (morning of April 8 in Hanoi), US President Donald Trump wrote: “In discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan, they asked me to delay the planned deployment of devastating force against Iran tonight, on the condition that Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz completely, immediately, and safely. I agreed to suspend the bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. This will be a bilateral ceasefire.”

International media reported that talks between Tehran and the US are scheduled to take place on April 10 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Tran Thuong