Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 28 -- Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang

Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang made the above statement on Saturday in response to reporters' query on Viet Nam's reactions to current escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Viet Nam calls on the relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease any actions that escalate tensions, protect civilians and essential infrastructures, and resolve differences through peaceful means in strict accordance with international law, the United Nations and the relevant Resolutions of the United Nations, said the Spokesperson.

The relevant parties must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations and create favorable conditions for peac...