HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam calls on concerned parties to soon resume the peace process in the Middle East based on a two-state solution, and in line with international law and relevant resolutions of the UN to gain sustainable and long-term peace in the region, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Friday.

Responding to reporters’ queries regarding a ceasefire agreement reached by Israel and Hamas, Hằng said Việt Nam welcomes and appeals to all relevant sides to respect and seriously observe the agreement, and not to take actions that would complicate the situation.

“We highly evaluate reconciliation efforts of the international community, especially the United Nations and several related countries. We call on the international community to increase humanitarian aid, including support for activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in order to help Palestinians soon overcome difficulties and stabilise their lives,” she said. VNS