Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Ambassador of Thailand to Viet Nam Urawadee Sriphiromya in Ha Noi on March 13 to discuss measures for promoting the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well as cooperation in ensuring energy security for both sides.

The Vietnamese Government has issued Resolution No. 36/NQ-CP outlining urgent measures to safeguard national energy security and prevent fuel disruption amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang highlighted measures taken by Vietnamese ministries and agencies to ensure trade, economic activities and energy security amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, at the ministry's regular press briefing on March 5.

The transition towards green energy use is a critical solution to ensure national energy security as traditional power sources face gradual depletion. Furthermore, renewable energy generates significant economic value, assists in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supports the nation’s journey towards its Net Zero goals.

During the 2021–2025 period, under the National Programme on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, Ha Noi saved 705.7 kTOE (kilotonnes of oil equivalent), surpassing the assigned target.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on December 22 lauded the Russia-Vietnam oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) for their achievements in 2022, contributing to ensuring energy security, state budget revenue, and economic diplomacy.