Vietnam expresses concern about situation in Syria
Vietnam is concerned about the current situation in Syria and protests the use of force which threatens the normal life of innocent civilians and peace and stability in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng said yesterday.
The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey fires a Tomahawk land attack missile on April 14, 2018 as the United States, Britain and France carried out a wave of pre-dawn strikes against Syria’s regime. - AFP/VNA Photo
“We believe that all disputes and differences should be settled by peaceful means on the basis of international law, especially the United Nations Charter, and of the principle of respecting independence and sovereignty of countries,” the spokesperson said in response to the new developments in Syria.
She also urged absolute adherence to the UN Chemical Weapons Convention. — VNS
