Phạm Thu Hằng (diplomat)
Phạm Thu Hằng | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Press Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 8 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Lê Thị Thu Hằng |
Phạm Thu Hằng is a Vietnamese diplomat, serving as the director of the press information department and spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving since 2023.[1] She previously served deputy director of the press information department and deputy spokesperson.[2][3] She is the fifth female spokesperson of the ministry.
Phạm served as political counselor for the Embassy of Vietnam, Washington, D.C. from 2017 to 2020.[2]
Career
[edit]Following the September 2024 extradition of Y Quynh Bdap, a Vietnamese citizen imprisoned in Bangkok, Phạm pushed back against criticism that the extradition was an opportunity to crack down on minorities in Vietnam.[4] Y was convicted in absentia on terrorism charges on allegations he organized anti-government riots in Vietnam’s central highlands in June 2023.[4]
In October 2024, Phạm condemned Chinese attacks on Vietnamese fisherman in contested waters.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ en.baochinhphu.vn (2023-06-09). "Pham Thu Hang named new Foreign Ministry Spokesperson". en.baochinhphu.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ a b "Vietnam's Foreign Ministry names new spokesperson". Nhan Dan Online. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) (2023-06-08). "New spokesperson of Foreign Ministry appointed". Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ a b "Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned". AP News. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Vietnam condemns China for assault on its fishermen in the disputed South China Sea". AP News. 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2024-10-04.