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first: 2018-07-24
most recent: 2023-11-20
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“It is incumbent on the Council to heed the security implications of those challenges and contribute to global efforts to comprehensively prevent and mitigate their negative impact on development. For a country that has been ravaged by war, Viet Nam has made considerable progress in its development over the past 50 years. We understand first-hand the critical importance of promoting socioeconomic development and ensuring the well-being and livelihoods of our people with a view to maintaining peace and stability, and vice versa. We will continue to contribute to the efforts of the international community to promote sustaining peace through common development and will always stand ready to share our experience and best practices in that regard.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, the United Nations, including the Security Council in particular, should take a whole-of- system approach to promoting sustainable peace and development and break the vicious cycle of conflict and poverty. It is also important to take into account the development aspect in funding for peacebuilding so as to secure adequate resources for addressing development challenges in conflict-affected countries and for effective post-conflict recovery. Fourthly, it is essential for the Security Council to give greater attention to addressing emerging and non-traditional threats to both common development and security, including climate change and sea level rise.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“First, the Council must be at the forefront of discharging the responsibility to prevent conflict and build peace so as to create a more conducive international environment for development. It must also take a leading role in the prevention of an arms race and the resolution of conflicts through peaceful means, so more resources can be channelled to development in the interest of humankind. Secondly, it is imperative for the Council to place a high premium on addressing development-related root causes in conflict prevention, as well as post-conflict reconstruction. Eradicating hunger and poverty, safeguarding livelihood, ensuring social cohesion and inclusiveness are not only the basic goals of development but also fundamental factors preventing the outbreak and spread of conflicts.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Peace is a prerequisite for development. There is no development without peace. At the same time, inclusive and sustainable development is a precondition for long-lasting peace, as it helps to address the root causes of conflicts. That correlated relationship is even more crucial in the current context, where wars and conflicts are still prevalent in many parts of the world, while the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is far off track. It is not a coincidence that conflict-ridden countries also score the lowest on the Sustainable Development Goals Index. The Security Council plays a vital role in creating preconditions for development through the maintenance of international peace and security. There are a number of ways in which the Security Council can promote sustaining peace through and for development.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We have increased the participation of women in military and police roles in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Additionally, several ASEAN member States have enacted laws and policies aimed at preventing violence against women and girls in conflict-related situations. In conclusion, ASEAN reiterates its full support for the women and peace and security agenda. We remain committed to working hard and hand in hand with the United Nations and partners worldwide to bring about meaningful changes both in policies and on the ground. Only by empowering women as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace, can we build a just, inclusive and resilient world.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“To further enhance women’s engagement for sustainable peace, ASEAN has embraced an all- encompassing approach to women and peace and security from the angle of preventing and countering violent extremism and focusing on disaster management and climate change to promoting women’s participation in peace processes and post-conflict rehabilitation. Recognizing the mutual reinforcement and interconnectivity of economics and peace, regional efforts are being made to articulate the women and peace and security agenda in the context of economic integration. Women’s economic empowerment is also enforced as a form of conflict prevention, resolution and recovery. ASEAN member States have also undertaken respective concrete steps across the spectrum of peace and security at the national level.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Aligning the efforts of the ASEAN Committee on Women, the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children and the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation have been pivotal to ASEAN’s collective action in mainstreaming women’s rights and gender equality in peace and security. The ASEAN defence sector is actively dedicated to translating the women and peace and security agenda into actionable collaboration. ASEAN women, military and law enforcement officers have also made a positive impact globally through their active participation in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also remain steadfast in our objectives to maintain regional peace, address shared security concerns and advance development and prosperity for all citizens. The women and peace and security agenda in ASEAN is guided by its commitments to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and other related resolutions on women and peace and security. Since the adoption of the 2017 joint statement on promoting women and peace and security, ASEAN has achieved important results in implementing the women and peace and security agenda through concerted multisectoral efforts and partnerships. The ASEAN Women for Peace Registry was established in 2018 as a creative initiative to mobilize resources and consolidate knowledge for capacity-building and advocacy on the gendered approach to peace and conflict in the region.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Moreover, conflict disproportionately subjects women and girls to sexual violence, displacement and hindered access to justice. The realization of the women and peace and security agenda demands an unwavering commitment across multiple societal strata. Adequate resources must be channelled to empower women for leadership roles, and existing laws and policies should be rigorously enforced. The dismantling of entrenched social and cultural barriers is essential and can be achieved through targeted education and awareness campaigns. The role of political will in that context cannot be overstated. Implementing the women and peace and security agenda has long been recognized as essential to achieving sustainable peace and prosperity in the ASEAN region. ASEAN is committed to ensuring gender equality and the full protection of women’s rights.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN affirms that women’s empowerment is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity. Failing to harness women’s full potential not only impedes the progress and security of more than half of the world’s population, it also hampers our collective progress and security. Women are not mere statistics in conflict data. They are effective peacemakers, agents of change and architects of reconciliation. Their absence is not an oversight but a critical flaw. Despite the existence of robust frameworks, discriminatory gender norms continue to pervade societies globally. Women remain absent from peace negotiations and political decision-making processes, or at least significantly underrepresented in them.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Lastly, it is our hope that the members of the Council can work together to take swift and decisive action, de-escalate tensions, protect civilians, end hostilities and fulfil the Council’s mandate and primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. We, the Member States, have entrusted the Council to act on our behalf. It is now the Council’s duty to carry out those urgent tasks.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we call for the immediate end of any provocative actions that fuel violence and animosity between both sides. That includes halting the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, the demolition of homes and the expulsion of the Palestinian people. The status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem must also be upheld. In the long run, no ceasefire can be sustained without addressing the root causes of the protracted conflict. The ongoing round of violence underscores the urgency of finding a comprehensive solution. There can be no sustainable peace until a two-State solution is realized, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, which includes the establishment of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital and borders based on the pre-1967 lines.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Viet Nam calls on the international community, in particular all the parties concerned, to create favourable conditions for the cessation of hostilities and the resumption of dialogue and negotiations, and to allow for the timely and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian relief to those in need, while ensuring the safety of humanitarian workers. Viet Nam welcomes and supports the mediation and reconciliation efforts of the United Nations and its Member States, as well as regional and international organizations. It is essential that all parties contribute actively and constructively to those efforts to achieve a peaceful and lasting resolution to the conflict. In that regard, we call for the revival of the Middle East Quartet peace process.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Viet Nam is gravely concerned about the ongoing escalation of tensions and conflicts in the Middle East, especially the disproportionate number of civilian casualties. We regret that the Security Council has to date been unable to take any concrete action to address the situation. Viet Nam unequivocally condemns all indiscriminate attacks on civilians and critical civilian infrastructure. We call for an immediate ceasefire. All violence must stop now. International law and international humanitarian law must be fully complied with. All necessary measures to protect civilians must be deployed, including the immediate, unconditional and safe release of all hostages. Critical infrastructure must be protected and made accessible to the civilian population, in accordance with resolution 2573 (2021).”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our focus has been on resuscitating the Black Sea Grain Initiative, addressing the return of Ukrainian children and ensuring the release of prisoners of war. South Africa has also been participating in the processes begun in Copenhagen and their follow-ups in Jeddah, which is known as the Ukrainian peace formula. We are participating in that process as part of a commitment to engage in all processes and furthering dialogue and peace. In conclusion, it remains imperative for the Council to implement all the initiatives aimed at just and lasting peace in Ukraine. As the leaders of the Group of 20 agreed recently in Delhi, this era should be one of peace, not war.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“African leaders emphasized the common desire for peace and encouraged Ukraine and Russia to seek a diplomacy- led process of negotiations. It was noted that the African continent has its fair share of conflict. Our fight against colonialism and apartheid and the conflicts we continue to face has provided us with a perspective on the necessity for a long-term peace, which is required for all progress and development. After the conflict began, substandard peace proposals were put forward by various parties. There are no doubt issues of commonalities in all of those proposals, which indicate key issues that have to be addressed. As we considered the attainment of peace, it was emphasized that Ukraine and Russia consider confidence-building measures that would build trust and ease tension.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“It is important for the United Nations and its Member States to direct efforts towards creating the conditions conducive to dialogue, mediation and diplomacy without preconditions. While doing so, we should halt any transfer of arms, which fuels the conflict. While we believe that war is never wise, when there is war, the Security Council must call on the warring parties to respect the laws of war, especially the principle of distinction. The initiative of African leaders to visit and engage with Ukraine and Russia was the first high-level direct initiative from the continent to highlight our views on the necessity for a just and lasting peace. African leaders visited Kyiv and Saint Petersburg to engage with Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin on the perspectives on the ongoing war and the prospects for its end.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“We express concern about the escalation of the conflict and its negative regional and international socioeconomic implications. It is a war whose impact is felt in all countries all over the world, as it contributes to the current debilitating global food, fuel and financial crises. As Africa, we have not been immune to its consequences. The war is contributing to slowing down the momentum on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the aspirations of Agenda 2063. Diplomacy and dialogue remain the only path to the sustainable and peaceful resolution of the war. Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations enjoins us to seek peace through peaceful means. It is imperative that through our words and actions we seek to de-escalate rather than intensify that brutal war.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“Similarly, the Council should ensure that the territorial integrity, the sovereignty and the freedoms of the peoples of Palestine and Western Sahara, for example, also receive attention. The failure to uniformly and fairly implement international law weakens the normative framework of international accountability and makes the world less safe for all. We hope that there will now be a greater commitment to ensure that all countries are held accountable for not abiding by the laws and norms of the Charter of the United Nations. That being said, South Africa reiterates the need for urgent action to end the war in Ukraine and for an immediate ceasefire and the start of negotiations towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“It is incontestable that since its creation, the United Nations has prevented an outbreak of another world war; has promoted development, political solidarity and respect for human rights; and has extricated many countries from colonialism and violent conflicts. Although the United Nations has registered many successes, it has also had its fair share of challenges and failures. The Security Council’s failure to take meaningful action to respond with equal vigour to all threats and risks to international peace and security undermines its credibility. South Africa has advocated for the uniform application of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including upholding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“Mr. Dangor: (South Africa): South Africa welcomes the opportunity to contribute to today’s discussion. We hope that this debate lays the basis for concrete action to end the war in Ukraine and focuses on work that is required towards a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, with renewed commitments to inclusive multilateralism, wherein the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law are consistently implemented in all situations. The Charter of the United Nations established a normative framework based on international law that guides the international, multilateral system and intergovernmental relations. Those include the principles of territorial integrity and the prohibition of the annexation of land through the use of force.”
2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption2 (2023) · source
“Today, food security is both a goal and a means in Viet Nam’s socioeconomic development strategy, in which we prioritize the development of low-emission and climate-resilient agriculture and aspire to become a food-innovation hub in the region. Viet Nam continues to actively contribute to global food security through stable exports of rice and various other agricultural products and stands ready to work closely with the international community to address famine and conflict-induced food insecurity.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Security Council needs to work in close coordination with relevant United Nations agencies, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme, as well as international donors to combat hunger in conflict- affected areas. Cooperation with regional organizations is also critical, especially when it comes to fostering resilient and accessible food systems and securing global food supply chains. Having gone through decades of war and transformation from a hunger-stricken country to one of the world’s largest exporters of rice and agricultural products, Viet Nam understands first-hand the vital role of food security in sustaining peace and vice versa.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“All parties must refrain from any act that threatens the subsistence of civilians in conflict-affected areas, including attacks on and the destruction of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, as stipulated in resolution 2417 (2018) and resolution 2573 (2021), submitted by Viet Nam in April 2021. Civilians, especially women and children, must not be deprived of access to humanitarian assistance, including food aid. Thirdly, it is imperative that the United Nations takes a whole-of-system approach to promoting sustainable peace and development and addressing food insecurity.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“More joint efforts are needed to break this vicious cycle. In that connection, I would like to highlight several points. First, the most effective way to prevent hunger and famine in conflict-affected areas is to address the violence and build peace. The Security Council needs to play a more effective role in addressing the root causes of conflicts, thereby reducing the risk of conflict-induced food insecurity. Secondly, the Charter of the United Nations and international law, especially humanitarian law, must be strictly upheld in all conflicts.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“At the outset, I thank the United States for convening this open debate and welcome the Security Council’s continued attention to this important topic. As highlighted in various recent reports and at the forty-third session of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Conference, held last month in Rome, our world faces increasing changes to food security. Even though most sectors have recovered — more or less — from the pandemic, access to food remains an acute problem in many parts of the globe. The causes of food insecurity are complex and manifold, ranging from natural to socioeconomic factors. But it is not accidental that hunger and famine nowadays loom mainly in conflict-affected countries. The correlation between conflicts and conflict-induced hunger has been widely recognized.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Besides having made strong commitments at the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Viet Nam is committed to supporting and actively taking part in climate-related discussions and initiatives, including the upcoming Climate Ambition Summit and the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties, in the United Arab Emirates. We will continue to advocate for increased global cooperation to address the complex and intertwined challenges posed by climate change.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, it is imperative to strengthen collaboration between the Council and national and regional initiatives that address the impacts of climate change on peace and security. Regional organizations should be consulted more often on climate-related issues. As a result, the Council would be better informed and equipped to identify and address risks in different regions and circumstances. Fourthly, I would like to recall a recommendation proposedby Viet Namonseveraloccasions— toestablisha comprehensive database system on the multidimensional impacts of climate change and sea level rise, in support of global response policymaking. Viet Nam is among the countries most severely impacted by climate change. An effective response to climate change is therefore vital to our security and sustainable development.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Likewise, climate-risk analysis should continue to be integrated in the mandate of peacekeeping and special political missions, many of which operate in areas affected by the impacts of climate change. Secondly, the Council needs to support and work in harmony with United Nations climate action and the key international instruments for addressing climate change, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement on climate change. That would help the Council and peacekeeping and special political missions improve the quality of climate-related security-risk assessment and make better evidence-based decisions to prevent climate-induced conflicts and crises.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“They can also destabilize nations, exacerbate the vulnerability of populations, especially women and children, exposing them to acute food and water insecurities, and even provoke international conflicts over scarce resources. In addition, climate change could impede or reverse the peacebuilding and development gains of countries in the aftermath of conflicts. In the face of those challenges, the Security Council, given its principal mandate to maintain international peace and security, could and should to more to advance the climate agenda. First, the Council should take a more holistic approach to addressing the root causes of conflicts, which should be more balanced in handling traditional and non-traditional security challenges. The impacts of climate change must be included in the Council’s conflict analyses and deliberations.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“My delegation appreciates the initiative of the United Arab Emirates to convene this open debate, which demonstrates the continued attention that the Council has given to the increasingly evident nexus between climate and security. Climate change has evolved into a new multifaceted problem, impacting the environment, the economy, society and security on a global scale. On the security front, climate change has become a dangerous risk multiplier. The adverse effects of climate change can intensify existing conflicts, complicate political and social stability and even contribute to the conditions conducive to terrorism.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is also evident in our responsible participation in and contribution to the work of the United Nations, United Nations peacekeeping operations, and other multilateral forums, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN’s related mechanisms, which are committed to promoting peace, security and prosperity through confidence-building measures and preventive diplomacy. In this spirit, we stand ready to work closely with all States Members of the United Nations to futureproof trust for sustainable peace.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As a nation that has overcome the devastating wars waged to secure our independence and sovereignty as well as a difficult post-war reconstruction and reconciliation, Viet Nam attaches utmost importance to trust and trust-building in its domestic and foreign policies so as to maintain national unity and enhance international integration. That is clearly reflected in the implementation of Viet Nam’s consistent foreign policy of diversification and multilateralism in foreign relations and its commitment to being a trusted partner of the international community.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That approach needs to be mainstreamed in the mandates of all United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. Fourthly, trust is also an essential element in developing comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of conflicts, such as poverty, hunger, inequality and violence. The international community must foster greater transparency and inclusion in our common efforts to fulfil the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Likewise, trust and trust- building should be the key components in the New Agenda for Peace proposed by the Secretary-General.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, as far as post-conflict peacebuilding is concerned, forging mutual understanding and trust between United Nations peacekeeping missions and their host countries is of prime importance. Peacekeepers must earn the respect and confidence of local authorities and communities before being able to effectively contribute to building trust between political parties and armed groups. Trust is especially critical in the immediate aftermath of conflicts and the delicate early stages of peacebuilding so as to avoid the risks of fragile States spiralling back into violence, and there is no better way to build trust with and within host countries than to engage in open dialogue and candid interactions with all stakeholders while respecting the principles of independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Secondly, in building trust, we need to acknowledge that it cannot be coerced or manufactured. It rests on the principles of fairness and equality. All actors in international relations, especially the major Powers, have to act in good faith and uphold their responsibilities while taking into full consideration the legitimate interests of all parties and stakeholders. Multilateralism and respect for international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, should be the core elements of trust-building. In that regard, the United Nations generally and the Security Council in particular should have greater confidence in regional organizations and work in better harmony with them, respecting their central role, perspectives and local knowledge in preventing and resolving conflicts.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We thank Switzerland for convening this timely high-level open debate, which is a meaningful contribution to the promotion of global peace and security. To address the question on the relationship between building trust and peace, my delegation would like to share the following points. First, it is our strong belief that dialogue provides a solid foundation for our multilateral system to achieve and sustain peace. Trust is the bedrock on which that foundation is laid. In a world riddled with uncertainties and strategic complexities, trust plays a critical role in conflict prevention and resolution. Without mutual understanding and trust, differences become more difficult to address and in turn can escalate into tensions, disputes and even wide-scale violence.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Viet Nam reiterates its call on all parties to commit to the peace process, abstain from violence and respect international law. We urge the relevant stakeholders, especially the Quartet, to develop specific and urgent plans to advance the Middle East peace process. Lastly, concerning the other tensions in the region, we commend the diplomatic efforts to contain hostilities and prevent escalation along Lebanon’s southern border. We call on all parties involved to engage in constructive dialogue and cooperation to promote peace and stability in the region.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“While those discussions have led to agreements on curbing violence and improving economic conditions for Palestinians, they need to directly tackle the critical issues, such as settler violence and demolitions. In the long term, there is no alternative to a two- State solution, with the establishment of a State of Palestine that co-exists peacefully alongside the State of Israel, with East Jerusalem as its capital and secure and internationally recognized borders based on the pre-1967 lines and negotiated settlements. Resolution 2334 (2016) outlines the essential requirements and parameters for achieving that outcome. The international community should enhance its support for a resumption of meaningful dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, it is important to maintain access to essential services for Palestinian refugees, as well as to ensure safety during religious events and ceremonies. The Palestinian people’s prolonged deprivation of their inalienable rights, including the right to self- determination and independence, is unacceptable. And the international community’s inaction on the issue is regrettable. The consensus on a just, comprehensive and sustainable solution to the conflict is unquestionable, and we believe that multilateral, political and diplomatic tools are available to that end. In that regard, we acknowledge the recent meetings held between senior officials from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, the United States, Egypt and Jordan in Sharm El-Sheikh and Aqaba.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Viet Nam is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in the West Bank and Israel, as the Special Coordinator highlighted in his briefing. If that disturbing trend continues, this year will be the deadliest since 2005. We therefore urge all the parties to exercise the utmost restraint, maintain the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem and refrain from unilateral measures and provocations. We are also greatly troubled by the intensified settlement activities, as well as the seizures and demolitions of Palestinian-owned buildings. We urge the international community to address the ongoing forced evictions and displacement of Palestinians in East Jerusalem and to work to prevent a further escalation of the conflict.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we support the role of the Security Council in ensuring respect for the Charter and the rule of law, as reaffirmed in the Council’s presidential statement of January 2020 (S/PRST/2020/1). Strengthening collaboration and forging deeper partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations would also foster solutions to global and regional challenges. I that regard, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, through its mechanisms and constructive engagement with its external partners, has contributed to peace and prosperity in South-East Asia and beyond. It is our duty to uphold the values enshrined in the Charter and to champion effective multilateralism as the most viable path to address the complex challenges of our time.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Imposition, intervention and unilateral acts have no place in the good conduct of international affairs. Major Powers are particularly looked upon to behave responsibly and work for the common good, and not their own selfish interests. Constructive dialogue and respect for the legitimate rights and interests of all parties, in accordance with international law, are key in resolving differences and reducing tensions. Thirdly, multilateralism is effective only when there are strong multilateral institutions in place. The United Nations and its main bodies must continue to play a central role in promoting cooperation, dialogue and solidarity for the sake of international peace and security through the rule of law and multilateralism.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that context, Viet Nam is of the view that, first, multilateralism is effective only if it is based on respect for the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Therefore, all Member States must adhere to Charter, in particular the principles of respect for State independence, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, non-interference, refraining from threats or the use of force, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. All disputes should be resolved by peaceful means, with full respect for legal and diplomatic processes. All avenues and means should be exhausted to prevent conflict and attain solutions to peace and security issues. Secondly, multilateralism is effective only if it is based on goodwill, mutual respect, mutual understanding and cooperation, in a spirit of openness, inclusiveness and equality.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Russian Federation for convening this open debate. Viet Nam aligns itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Viet Nam strongly advocates and consistently underlines the importance of multilateralism, upholding the Charter of the United Nations and the role of the Organization to best serve the needs and interests of all Members. However, the pursuit of multilateralism is currently hindered by formidable challenges that threaten the spirit of cooperation and the international rules-based order, thereby intensifying existing tensions, eroding trust and destabilizing international peace and security.”
2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That process witnessed the sacrifice and contributions of Vietnamese women over generations. Vietnamese women peacekeepers are now present in various United Nations missions, contributing to the maintenance of global peace and insecurity. Therefore, women and peace and security has long been high on Viet Nam’s agenda, including during our two terms in the Security Council. Viet Nam will continue to work with Member States to ensure that women all over the world are able to make momentous changes for a brighter future for generations to come.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Even in that context and looking forward to the twenty-fifth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we should reaffirm our commitment to coordinating policy orientations and actions in order to promote cooperation on global gender equality on the matter. We should adopt measures to mobilize resources to ensure that women assume a more substantive role and greater participation in fostering and enhancing peace. In that regard, we call for more programmes and capacity-building for women at the local, national and international levels so as to help ensure sustainable peacebuilding and women’s economic empowerment, in line with resolution 1889 (2009). Viet Nam underwent the immense pain of war to achieve peace and independence and surmounted countless hardships in the course of its successful reconstruction and development.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In every part of the world, women have taken up an active role in conflict prevention, settlement and post-conflict reconstruction. They have engaged significantly in making, maintaining and building peace and are taking the lead in shaping and promoting social development and progress. However, the road from political will to action has not been easy, with many challenges remaining. Some countries and regions are still embroiled in war, conflict and poverty. Gender- based violence remains a scourge. The lives and dignity of women are still under threat. Many girls are unable to go to school. Women are still confronted with political, economic and cultural barriers and are deprived of the necessary support for playing their rightful role or even marginalized from social development.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is good to see you, Madam President, presiding over today’s meeting. I thank you for convening today’s meaningful open debate on women and peace and security on the eve of International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on 8 March. Viet Nam aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Indonesia on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Since 2000, women and peace and security has become a key agenda item for the Security Council, involving 10 resolutions adopted by the Council, and has been mainstreamed into most of its documents. Great efforts have been made in that undertaking by the international community and by women themselves through their aspirations and willpower. That highlights women’s important role in peace and security and their contribution to building and reinforcing peace.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Council should also consider adopting an early warning system on sea level rise in conflict regions. The fight against climate change and sea level rise cannot be won without concerted efforts and inclusive partnership. The Security Council plays a significant role in that endeavour.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source