Vietnam calls for UN’s comprehensive strategy to maintain peace
The United Nations (UN) should build a long-term and comprehensive strategy to prevent conflicts and maintain global peace, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – The United Nations (UN) should build along-term and comprehensive strategy to prevent conflicts and maintain globalpeace, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Missionto the UN.
At the UN Security Council’s open debate themed “Addressing ComplexContemporary Challenges to International Peace and Security” held on December20, Ambassador Nga laid stress on the role of the UN Security Council inensuring international security and peace.
She affirmed support for the council’s reform towards greater representation, democracy,transparency and responsibility to ensure that the council can effectivelycarry out its mission.
Regarding Asia-Pacific issue, Nga reiterated Vietnam’s stance of supporting thedenuclearization of the Korean Peninsula via peaceful solutions and called on relatedparties to restrain and fully respect relevant resolutions issued by the UNSecurity Council.
She asserted Vietnam’s commitments in maintaining regional peace and stabilityand called on relevant sides to address East Sea disputes through peacefulmeasures which are in accordance with international regulations, including theUS Convention on the Law of the Sea, while giving full respect for diplomaticand legal process, and observing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties inthe East Sea (DOC).
The diplomat said with the adoption of the framework of a Code of Conduct inthe East Sea (COC), all parties need to push forward with negotiations to makethe COC effective and legally binding.
The open debate was proposed by the Japanese mission to the UN, which isholding the presidency of the UN Security Council in December.
At the event, UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres underlined existingchallenges, including nuclear weapons, climate change, abuse of scientific andtechnological advances, ethnic and religious conflicts, terrorism and extremistviolence, human trafficking and immigration crisis.
He said the UN should uphold the central role of preventive diplomacy incompanion with sustainable development and respect for human rights inaddressing the challenges.
Manycountries expressed the opinion that the UN should adjust its approach to suitthe rapid changes in the world, and welcomed the UN General Secretary’sinitiatives on reforming the UN across the three pillars of peace-security,development and management work.-VNA
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), reiterated Vietnam’s consistent stance in favour of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation at the debate of the First Committee on Disarmament and International Security in New York on October 2-10.
Vietnam has been actively participating in the United Nations (UN)’ peacekeeping operations and a responsible member of the international community, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN.
Vietnam highly values the achievements gained in the implementation of the United Nations (UN)’s “women, peace and security” agenda, which makes significant contributions to realising sustainable development goals.
Vietnam has implemented a wide range of policies to preserve and promote cultural diversity among ethnic groups, considering it an extremely important factor to ensure peace and stability.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is universal and unified, stated Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN.
