Vietnam contributes to strengthening ASEAN-UN cooperation: official
The UN General Assembly’s recent adoption of a resolution on ASEAN-UN cooperation has demonstrated the UN’s acknowledgement of the grouping’s position and capacity, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The UN General Assembly’srecent adoption of a resolution on ASEAN-UN cooperation has demonstrated theUN’s acknowledgement of the grouping’s position and capacity, Vietnamese DeputyMinister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said.
The resolution was approved during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly on November 23, with the backing of 110countries, the highest number of co-sponsors for the document since it wasintroduced for the first time in 2002.
As the ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam represented thegrouping in drafting and negotiating for the resolution.
In an interview granted to the press, Trungattributed the adoption to Vietnam’s significant contributions as well ascoordination between ASEAN member countries.
He recalled a working session on ASEAN’s role in theregion and its coordination with the UN, held by Vietnam in January when thecountry began to assume the UNSC’s non-permanent membership.
As the ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam has coordinated andmaintained the operation of the bloc in various spheres in the context ofglobal changes and the COVID-19 pandemic, Trung said.
Many proposals raised by the country have receivedsupport from other ASEAN member countries and partners, he stressed, addingthat ASEAN’s successes in the year have contributed to improving its position,role and contributions to international issues./.
The comprehensive partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations (UN) has been growing stronger than ever in recent years, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the 11th ASEAN-Summit held online on November 15.
The 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings took place virtually from November 12-15. ASEAN leaders agreed to issue the Chairman's Statement of the 37th ASEAN Summit at the end of the event.
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on November 23 adopted the ASEAN-UN cooperation resolution with the backing of 110 countries, the highest number of co-sponsors for the resolution since it was introduced for the first time in 2002.
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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.
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Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (Photo: VNA) 
