Vietnam calls for funding boost for Palestine refugees
Vietnam called on countries and donors to maintain and increase their financial support to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), at a meeting of the UN Special Political and Decolonisation Committee (Fourth Committee) in New York on November 7.
At the meeting of the UN Special Political and Decolonisation Committee (Fourth Committee) (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam called oncountries and donors to maintain and increase their financial support to the UNRelief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), at ameeting of the UN Special Political and Decolonisation Committee (FourthCommittee) in New York on November 7.
Counsellor Do Ngoc Thuy, a representative of theVietnamese permanent mission to the UN, stressed the need to ensure funding forPalestine refugees and to contribute to stabilising the situation in the area.
However, the support shouldnot be considered a replacement of a long-term solution to theIsrael-Palestine conflict, he stressed.
The most important is to guarantee legitimate rightsand interests of the Palestinians by establishing a Palestinian State with EastJerusalem as the capital city, and to live in peace next to the State ofIsrael, with border lines recognised internationally on the basis of thepre-1967 borders and relevant resolutions of the UN.
Counsellor Do Ngoc Thuy, a representative of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN (Photo: VNA)
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UNRWA, saidthat for far too long, the agency has been expected to manage chronicunderfunding while at the same time delivering on its mandate.
Emphasising that the UNRWA, which relies on voluntary contributions,is short by about 100 million USD every year, he appealed for more funds sothat it can implement its digital strategy, deliver on environmentalsustainability commitments, and replace obsolete basic assets while alsopromoting the rights and well-being of Palestine refugees.
The Fourth Committee considers a broad range ofissues covering a cluster of five decolonisation-related agenda items, theeffects of atomic radiation, questions relating to information, a comprehensivereview of the question of peacekeeping operations as well as a review of specialpolitical missions, the UNRWA, Israeli Practices and settlement activitiesaffecting the rights of the Palestinian people and other Arabs of the occupiedterritories, and international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space./.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, expressed his concern about continued violence in the Occupied Palestine Territory, particularly in the West Bank, two months after the ceasefire was announced, while addressing the UN Security Council’s open debate on the Middle East on July 28.
Le Hoai Trung, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, has suggested Vietnam and Palestine take measures to enhance solidarity, friendship and cooperation between their Parties, States and peoples in the time ahead.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga on October 7 reiterated Vietnamese people’s solidarity with and support for Palestinians.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
At the meeting of the UN Special Political and Decolonisation Committee (Fourth Committee) (Photo: VNA) 
Counsellor Do Ngoc Thuy, a representative of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN (Photo: VNA) 
