Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.

Vietnam has called on relevant sides in Yemen to end all military actions, resume dialogue, and cooperate with the special envoy of the United Nations to work out a comprehensive political solution.

Myanmar’s army announced on December 21 suspension of all military actions against armed groups which are operating in five military command regions for over four months until April 30, 2019.

Hundreds of overseas Vietnamese in Frankfurt am Main and its neighbouring regions staged a demonstration at the Chinese Consulate-General in Germany to protest China’s military action in the East Sea.