Vietnam supports UN’s humanitarian aid for Palestinians: Diplomat
Vietnam will continue its support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in promoting and making efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) has said.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN (R) and Director of UNRWA’s representative office in New York Greta Gunnarsdottir (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam will continue its support forthe UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East(UNRWA) in promoting and making efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, Ambassador DangHoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) hassaid.
Hosting a reception for Greta Gunnarsdottir, Director of UNRWA’s representative office in New York, on April 12, Giang affirmed Vietnam’s solidarity with thePalestinian people and expressed his concern over the prolonged conflict and humanitariancrisis in Gaza.
Vietnam condemns acts of violence against civilians and supports internationalefforts to reach a sustainable and long-term ceasefire at the earliest as wellas create favourable conditions for humanitarian activities in conflict zones,he stressed.
The Vietnamese diplomat also spoke highly of the role of the UNRWA and the UN as awhole in promoting and making efforts to supply humanitarian aid for the Palestinianpeople.
Gunnarsdottir, for her part, thanked the Vietnamese Governmentfor its contribution of 500,000 USD in urgent support for the Palestiniansthrough the UNRWA, underscoring that the valuable assistance has helped the agency implementits aid activities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank over the past time.
She highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis as well as thechallenges that her agency has encountered in Gaza amidst escalating conflictand financial shortage after several countries decided to suspend their committed contributions to theagency.
She said she hopes that the Vietnamese Government will continue backinghumanitarian aid efforts and pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza./.
Vietnam has once again condemned attacks targeting civilians and essential civilian infrastructure works in the Gaza Strip and called for a ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of hostages.
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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.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN (R) and Director of UNRWA’s representative office in New York Greta Gunnarsdottir (Photo: VNA) 
