Vietnam keeps an eye on the developments in Myanmar and hopes that the country will soon stabilize the situation to maintain the national development for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region,
Vietnam has raised voice shortly after top leaders of Myanmar were detained by the military.
Spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang. Photo: MOFA |
“As a regional neighbor and an ASEAN member, Vietnam keeps an eye on the developments in Myanmar and hopes that the country will soon stabilize the situation to maintain the national development for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, continuing its contribution to the building of the ASEAN Community,” Spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said in a statement on February 1, the same day of a coup in Myanmar.
In early morning raids Monday, Myanmar’s military has taken control of the country and declared a state of emergency after detaining State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and other senior government leaders.
The military confirmed it had detained the country’s de facto civilian leader Suu Kyi, along with other high ranking National League for Democracy (NLD) leaders, in response to alleged voting irregularities in November’s election.
Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV), Myanmar’s state-owned and most widely accessible television and radio stations, announced a year-long state of emergency on Monday.
The world’s top leaders, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, US State Secretary Antony Blinken, White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne have raised concerns over the situation, calling for immediate release of the arrestees.
Other News
- Vietnam news in brief- April 19
- Vietnam celebrates Hung Kings Commemoration Day
- Vietnam news in brief - April 18
- Vietnam’s election to UN Women Executive Board: Significant int’l recognition
- Vietnam news in brief - April 17
- Vietnam, Apple set up task force for further cooperation
- Vietnam is always serious about implementing international human rights commitments
- Vietnam news in brief - April 16
- Australian Ambassador for Climate Change visits Vietnam
- Vietnam calls on Cuba to further facilitate Vietnamese investors
Trending
-
Where do Vietnamese prefer to go for their next holiday?
-
Vietnam news in brief- April 19
-
Cultural similarities provide basis for Vietnam-Italy cooperation in various fields
-
Colorful stage shows in Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian area
-
It happened as it had to happen
-
Hanoi street where dead appliances come back to life
-
Vietnam’s economy urged to rely on internal strengths to weather global uncertainties: ADB
-
Vietnam, Thailand advance realization of “Three Connections” strategy
-
MICHELIN Guide sets its sights on Vietnam’s central region