Deputy Foreign Minster Nguyen Minh Vu. (Photo: VOV)

He said Vietnam’s reputation, international status, and a large network of partners who are willing to help it acquire vaccines are the country’s advantages in vaccine diplomacy.

“If our partners honor their commitments, I believe we will receive a large number of doses toward the end of the year, particularly this month," Mr. Vu said.

"We are focusing on implementing vaccine purchase agreements that the government and the Health Ministry have already signed, and boosting cooperation with potential partners, especially companies that produce vaccines for children.”