Afghan children live in makeshift camps to avoid conflicts in Kabul capital (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Addressing an open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on diversity, state building and the search for peace chaired by KenyanPresident Uhuru Kenyatta on October 12, the Vietnamese diplomat said thatensuring transparent and accountable governance, and promoting aculture of peace play an important role in this process.
Countries needshort-term and long-term preventive strategies in terms of politics, diplomacy,humanitarian issue, development and institution, he said, adding that the UN and theinternational community need to support capacity-building to prevent conflicts.
In order to promotesolidarity and narrow the gap between ethnic groups and religions, countries shouldtake measures to promote consensus through dialogue and reconciliation with theparticipation of all relevant stakeholders, including women, young people, theelderly and vulnerable groups.
The development of laws, policies and mechanisms at all levels, especially atthe local level, needs to be fully take into account the needs of all, AmbassadorQuy said.
The Vietnamese diplomat alsounderlined mobilising resources for relevant countries, andsuggested UN missions, UN groups at the national level, regional organisationsand development partners need to further strengthen coordination in this work.
In this process, stakeholders shouldrespect principles of non-interference in internal affairs, territorialintegrity and political independence of countries, in accordance with the UNCharter and international law, and take into account the level of development,historical background and other particularities of each country, Quy said.
He affirmed that Vietnam always considers diversityas strength for its stability and development over different historical periods.
According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres, non-state armed groups andmilitary coups are increasingly appearing around the globe.
Countries need to ensure that their nationalpolicies and laws prioritise the protection and promotion of human rights,regardless of race, age, sex, religion and gender identity, he stressed.
Gutteres suggested promoting unity through dialogue and respect for eachother's differences, as well as ensuring the full and active participation ofwomen and young people in the process of building and maintaining peace.
Participants shared experiences insetting up and taking advantage of early warning tools to respond to risks of conflictand violence, while proposing measures for the UNSC and UN agencies, regionalorganisations and development partners to assist relevant countries in the reduction of conflicts and settlement and post-conflict reconstruction./.
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