Vietnam deeply concerned about reports on situation in Venezuela: spokesperson

Answering reporters’ question on Vietnam’s response to the situation in Venezuela, Hang said Vietnam calls on all relevant parties to respect international law and the United Nations Charter, including the principles of respecting national sovereignty and refraining from the use or threat of force in international relations.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

Pham Thu Hang, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo courtesy of the ministry

Vietnam also calls on the parties to exercise restraint, engage in dialogue and resolve disputes and differences on the basis of international law, contributing to peace, security, stability, and cooperation in the region and the world, she said.

Given the complex and tense situation in Venezuela, which poses potential safety risks to citizens, the ministry on Saturday advised Vietnamese nationals to carefully consider travel to the country at this time.

Vietnamese citizens currently in Venezuela should leave dangerous areas, closely monitor developments, and strictly comply with local authorities’ regulations on travel as well as advisories issued by the ministry, including those by the Consular Department and the embassy in Venezuela.