Vietnam backs reconciliation, economic development efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, voiced Vietnam’s support for reconciliation and economic development efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina when addressing a regular debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina on May 4.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UnitedNations, voiced Vietnam’s support for reconciliation and economic development effortsin Bosnia and Herzegovina when addressing a regular debate of the UN SecurityCouncil (UNSC) on the situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina on May 4.
At the event, UN Secretary General’s High Representative forBosnia and Herzegovina Valentin Inzko presented a report for theperiod from October 16, 2020 to April 15, 2021, saying that the situation of Bosniaand Herzegovina has seen progress, with the organisation of local elections inNovember 2020, and elections in Mostar city after 12 years.
However, he noted that thecountry still faces challenges in ensuring peace and security.
Ambassador Quy expressed his concern about the complicated internal situationin Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,which undermined efforts to fully implement the Dayton Peace Agreement.
He emphasised the importance to promote trust building and sustainable dialogueamong stakeholders, strengthen cooperation towards socio-political stabilisation,and the implementation of reform and economic development to improve people'slives, and put the interests of the people at the centre of all endeavours.
The top responsibility belongs to Bosnia and Herzegovina, concerned communitiesand the people, he said.
The international community needs to support these efforts, he noted, stressingthat mediation efforts must push the parties closer together towards a futureof peace and development.
UN member states said that it is necessary to further promote measures toimprove the lives of the people, avoid statements and policies that can causetensions, thus promoting stability and peace.
Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to continue efforts to reform and promote the ruleof law, implement the Dayton Peace Agreement, organise elections and appointvacant executive positions, and seek a holistic approach in response to theCOVID-19 pandemic./.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong on March 1 sent a congratulatory message to Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljko Komsic on the occasion of the country’s 28th Independence Day (March 1, 1992-2020).
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Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (Photo: VNA) 
