Vietnam attends Board of Peace Charter signing aimed at ending Gaza conflict

The attendance, at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, underscores Vietnam’s intention to contribute constructively to international efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.

At the event, President Trump, together with 19 heads of state and government representatives from countries and territories including Bahrain, Morocco, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia signed the charter.

Their participation reflects broad international interest in renewing diplomatic engagement to address the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

During the ceremony, Deputy PM Son held discussions with senior members of President Trump’s cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

At the meetings, Son affirmed that Vietnam highly values President Trump’s efforts to promote global peace, cooperation, and prosperity, and expressed the country’s readiness to join the Board of Peace as a founding member.

He said Vietnam looks forward to working closely with other signatories to help implement the Gaza peace plan, which was approved by the United Nations Security Council under Resolution 2803 on November 17, 2025.

The deputy prime minister emphasized that Vietnam’s participation is based on its consistent stance on the Palestinian issue, in line with international law and the United Nations Charter, with the goal of fostering sustainable peace in the Middle East.

Son also conveyed the appreciation of Party General Secretary To Lam for President Trump’s continued support for strengthening Vietnam–U.S. relations.

He relayed an invitation from Lam and other senior Vietnamese leaders for President Trump and the First Lady to visit Vietnam at a suitable time, underscoring the deepening bilateral ties between the two countries.

Officials from President Trump’s cabinet welcomed Vietnam’s decision to become a founding member of the Board of Peace and expressed their commitment to further advancing the Vietnam–U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership.

They highlighted the importance of promoting effective cooperation, including efforts to advance negotiations on reciprocal tax arrangements, noting that President Trump plans to visit Vietnam when conditions permit.

On the sidelines of the Davos event, Deputy PM Son met with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, who conveyed greetings to General Secretary Lam, expressed interest in visiting Vietnam in 2026, and welcomed Vietnam’s decision to join the Board of Peace as a founding member.

Son also held meetings with the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Saudi Arabia, as well as senior representatives of the Board of Peace, to discuss potential cooperation within the charter’s framework and on bilateral issues.

International partners welcomed Vietnam’s participation in the newly established body, expressing confidence that the country’s foreign policy experience, resilience, and post-war recovery record would offer valuable lessons and contribute meaningfully to international peace efforts.