Vietnam will provide humanitarian assistance of half a million USD to Ukraine

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio – Photo: VGP

At the two Prime Ministers’ talks this morning in Hanoi, the two sides also exchanged substantive opinions on international and regional issues of mutual concern, such as the East Sea issue, the Ukraine situation and non-state security challenges. traditions and other issues.

The two sides committed to strengthen coordination to maintain peace and stability in the region; reaffirming the importance of ensuring peace, security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea;

Promote the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, without the use of force or the threat of force;

Strictly comply with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in activities at sea, respect diplomatic and legal processes, and fully implement the Declaration on Conduct of parties in the East Sea (DOC), soon complete a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) in accordance with international law, UNCLOS 1982.

Ukrainians in the city of Kharkov receive aid at a metro station on April 26 – Photo: REUTERS

Regarding the Ukraine situation, the two sides affirmed to respect basic principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, especially the principles of respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity; legitimate rights and interests of other countries; not threaten or use force in international relations; Calling on the parties to persistently promote dialogue and negotiation to find a lasting peaceful solution.

Vietnam has expressed a comprehensive view on humanitarian issues in Ukraine; willing to make active contributions to humanitarian relief operations, diplomatic processes, dialogue and negotiations.

In that spirit, Vietnam will provide humanitarian assistance of USD 500,000 to Ukraine through international humanitarian organizations.