Vietnam backs efforts to support Iraq in addressing challenges
Vietnam voiced support for provision of assistance to Iraq in addressing current challenges in the war-torn country during a UN Security Council meeting on November 23.
A military roadblock near the green zone in Baghdad, Iraq. (Photo: AFP)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam voiced support forprovision of assistance to Iraq in addressing current challenges in thewar-torn country during a UN Security Council meeting on November 23.
Discussing the situation in Iraq, the meeting was attendedby Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-Generaland Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the UN, congratulated theGovernment of Iraq and Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) onthe well-managed elections held last month and highly spoke of the UNAMI andinternational organisations for backing Iraq and the IHEC in the polls.
He also reiterated his support for the UNAMI and UN staffoperating in the country.
Quy expressed his concern over terrorist attacks in Iraqover the last few months, particularly a failed assassination attempt against the Iraqi Prime Minister, saying Vietnam strongly condemns all forms of terrorism.He called on all stakeholders to address concerns through existing legal processes and facilitatethe promotion of national unity, and constructive and peaceful dialogue.
The diplomat also appreciated the diplomatic effortsmade by the Government of Iraq and how it has demonstrated a strong role inregional peace and security issues, particularly the organisation ofthe Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in August 2021.
He further welcomed cooperation between the Governments ofIraq and Kuwait in searching for Kuwaiti and citizens of third countries goingmissing in Iraq with the help from the UNAMI and the International Committee of theRed Cross (ICRC)./.
Vietnam condemns all terrorist attacks and extreme violence in Iraq, Vietnam's representative said at an online meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on February 16.
Vietnam are due to take on Iraq in a friendly game on May 17 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the team’s preparations for the play-off round of the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, reported the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
The UN Security Council (UNSC) on May 10 convened a videoconference briefing on the activities of the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), with Vietnam voicing its support for the team’s ongoing investigation into the IS crimes.
Vietnam supports a free and fair election in Iraq, with the participation of people from all walks of life, including women and youths, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed.
Vietnam welcomes efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and international organisations and partners to assist Iraq in organising early elections scheduled for this October, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
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A military roadblock near the green zone in Baghdad, Iraq. (Photo: AFP) 
