Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang has
said that Vietnam has been focusing on negotiations to seek supplies of
COVID-19 vaccines.
During the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on May 27, Hang said
that as directed by the Prime Minister, the and Vietnam’s representative agencies abroad have been negotiating with vaccine producers
and suppliers worldwide to access more supply sources and increase vaccination
coverage for Vietnamese at home, contributing to driving back the pandemic.
Vietnam has successfully negotiated with AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech,
and the COVAX Facility on securing vaccines. It is also working with other
countries and partners to diversify supplies, she said, adding that the
Government has decided to establish a COVID-19 vaccine fund to receive, manage,
and use donations to buy, import, study, produce, and use vaccines at home.
The Government’s Resolution No 21 dated February 26, 2021 on the purchase and
use of COVID-19 vaccines lists nine priority groups for vaccinations, including
frontline staff in the fight against and the elderly, she said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding discussions with ministries, agencies,
and the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control to conduct
vaccinations for the diplomatic corps, international organisations, and foreign
correspondents residing in Hanoi.
Regarding vaccine passports, Hang said Vietnam has yet to issue
specific regulations on entry for those vaccinated against COVID-19. As several countries are applying such
a policy, relevant Vietnamese agencies are working on proposals on the matter.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also partnering with authorities to study the experience
of other countries to recommend an entry-exit policy as well as open the door to
visitors, to achieve the dual goal of effectively combating the pandemic and promoting
socio-economic development, she said./.
Source: VietnamPlus
