Vietnam voices concerns over terrorism, violence in Africa
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has voiced concerns over terrorism and extremist violence in Africa which is threatening the stability and development of several countries in the continent.
The UN Security Council (UNSC)’s debate on “Peace and Security of Africa: Countering Terrorism and Extremism” is held in New York on March 11. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy,Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has voiced concerns overterrorism and extremist violence in Africa which is threatening the stabilityand development of several countries in the continent.
Quy represented Vietnam at the UN SecurityCouncil (UNSC)’s debate on “Peace and Security of Africa: Countering Terrorismand Extremism” in New York on March 11. The event was held with China aspresident of the council this month.
The debate saw the presence of high-rankingofficials who shared the view that terrorism in Africa, particularly in Sahel,Lake Chad and Horn of Africa, is alarming and seriously obstructing the peaceprogress and security in the region and affecting the life of local people.
In his remarks, Ambassador Quy emphasised theimportance of addressing the root causes of terrorism and extremism in Africa.
It is necessary to effectively enforce the UN’sinternational conventions and resolutions on counter-terrorism and suppressionof terrorism financing, he said.
The official also highlighted the need forcooperation among African countries to tackle the issues and called for supportfrom the international community to help these countries combat terrorism andviolent extremism.
Other representatives also proposed measures tocounter terrorism and extremist violence in Africa, with focus placed onaddressing political challenges and inequality, promoting the rule of law, andstrengthening cooperation and exchange regionally and globally.
They agreed that there should be comprehensivesolutions which cover other areas such as socio-economic affairs, human rights,empowerment of women and youth, and that international support is significantfor enhancing capacity building and mobilising resources to fight terrorism inAfrica./.
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The UN Security Council (UNSC)’s debate on “Peace and Security of Africa: Countering Terrorism and Extremism” is held in New York on March 11. (Photo: VNA)
