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Dang Dinh Quy

lines on the record: 646
first: 2018-08-29
most recent: 2021-06-22
sittings or episodes: 120
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“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his informative briefing. I also thank Ms. Sonia Khush for sharing her views. I would also like to welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran in today’s meeting. My delegation takes note with concern of the humanitarian situation in Syria as set out in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/160) and the further updates by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs today. The predicament of millions of Syrian people continues without a sustainable exit in sight. Aggravated by the economic crisis and the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the situation could deteriorate even further.”
2021-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/206 (2021) · source
“We therefore support the discussion to further enhance the ability of the Mission to discharge the mandates entrusted to it by the Security Council. The continued contribution of the international community is of great importance to assist the Central African Republic and also, more significantly, to bolster up its capability to extend State authority and protect civilians in the longer term.”
2021-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/187 (2021) · source
“In that regard, Viet Nam will continue to encourage the recent efforts of regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union, the Economic Community of Central Africa States (ECCAS) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). We take note of the recent high-level meetings of ECCAS and ICGLR to discuss their support to the Central African Republic. We welcome the support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), as well as that of other forces deployed under bilateral agreements with the Government. MINUSCA has been providing exceptional assistance in the past years, and particularly during the current critical juncture.”
2021-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/187 (2021) · source
“It is very troubling to see those related facts, including the 2.8 million people — which is around 58 per cent of the population — who are in need of humanitarian assistance, the 2.3 million — or 48 per cent of the population — experiencing acute food insecurity, the hundreds of thousands of people who are displaced or have fled the country owing to fresh violence relating to elections and the increasing trend in attacks against humanitarians, which reached a record high number in January 2021. We call on all parties to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches all people in need across the Central African Republic. Unimpeded, sustained and secure humanitarian access must be maintained. Last but not least, the current situation cannot be rectified without the support of the international community.”
2021-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/187 (2021) · source
“The peace agreement is the most feasible way to achieve peace and stability for the people of the Central African Republic. We welcome the fact that there has been certain progress in terms of its implementation given the tremendous obstruction in the past few months. We call on all signatories to respect the agreed understanding in order to facilitate the political process. My second point is on the humanitarian situation, which continues to deteriorate owing to further election-related violence, the already dire socioeconomic situation as well as the impacts of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/187 (2021) · source
“We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our strong condemnation of attacks by armed elements against civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian workers. Obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, must be fully respected. It is also pivotal that the safety and security of peacekeepers and humanitarian workers be ensured. Our delegation therefore urges all political actors to resolve differences in the most peaceful manner. This effort towards political stability and reconciliation has to go hand in hand with the promotion of trust and confidence in order to pave the way for a broad and inclusive political dialogue. The participation of women and youth should be given high priority in this process.”
2021-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/187 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, African Union Peace and Security Commissioner Smaїl Chergui, European External Action Service Managing Director for Africa Rita Laranjinha and Ms. Kessy Martine Ekomo-Soignet for their briefings. With regard to the situation in the Central African Republic, allow me to highlight the following points. First, on the political and security situation, it is regrettable to see that the critical period in which the people of the Central African Republic cast their ballots to decide their own future is marred by violence. It is also regrettable to see that the country will continue to be under the current state of emergency for six months owing to persistent insecurity.”
2021-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/187 (2021) · source
“We cannot emphasize enough the need to address the deep-rooted economic issues facing Somalia, especially in the area of agricultural development. Only with such assistance can the Government and the people of Somalia overcome their long- term challenges and strive for sustained stability and security. Before concluding, we would like to commend the unceasing work and untiring efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia and the United Nations country team in Somalia. We would also like to reiterate our full support for the promotion of peace, stability and development in Somalia.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we call upon international partners to maintain their support for the Somali security forces through training, equipment provision and capacity-building. Last but not least, on socioeconomic development, a number of long-standing threats and challenges, including desert locusts, floods and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, have had negative impacts on a large number of Somalis, who were already vulnerable owing to chronic poverty and conflict. The risk of exponential infection by COVID-19 also remains high across the country. In that connection, we call on international partners to assist the Federal Government of Somalia in alleviating the socioeconomic impacts caused by those threats.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“We also call on the United Nations and the international community to increase their financial and technical assistance to the Somali Government to achieve that goal. Thirdly, on resilience for security, we strongly condemn the violence and recent terrorist attacks, including those using improvised explosive devices, and high-profile suicide attacks against civilians and Government officials as well as the Somali National Army and AMISOM forces. The perpetrators of those violent acts must be brought to justice. We welcome the transition of security responsibility to Somali ownership. We support the operations carried out by the Somali security forces, AMISOM and international partners against Al-Shabaab.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“Secondly, on the election process, we commend the efforts undertaken by the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states in dialogue on the agreed electoral process. However, we regret that the recent talks between the Federal Government and the federal member states have failed to reach consensus on the outstanding issues. In that connection, we call upon the Government, the federal member states and political parties to set aside their differences and to make further efforts to engage in inclusive dialogue to reach political consensus on the implementation of the 17 September electoral model, with the modalities and timing of the elections acceptable to all Somali stakeholders, who include 30 per cent of the political representation of women and minorities.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“Therefore, we continue to call on all relevant parties to redouble their efforts in delivering on their commitments. With regard to the matters under discussion today, I would like to touch on the following points. First, on national unity, we are following closely the ongoing situation in Somalia. We are deeply concerned about the heavy gunfire and clashes last Friday between the opposition and the security forces. Somalis are longing for peace, stability and development in their country, and it is time to listen to that legitimate aspiration. We therefore call on all relevant parties to refrain from any acts that might plunge Somalia into chaos and jeopardize peace and security in the country. We would also like to stress the importance of national unity and reconciliation for Somalia on the way forward.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“I warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, to our meeting today. I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Swan, Mr. Madeira and Ms. Laranjinha for their informative briefings and for their work on the ground at this very challenging time. The 17 September 2020 agreement on a national electoral process was a remarkable achievement in Somalia. While we acknowledge the several positive developments that have been achieved as well as the advances that have been generated by the agreement, it is regrettable that we have yet to see its full implementation. Only through continued dialogue in a spirit of unity and cooperation can Somalia tackle the political, security and humanitarian challenges facing it.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“We must prevent the risks of an environmental disaster from jeopardizing marine life and affecting shipping operations in the Red Sea. In conclusion, we would like to reiterate our support for the tireless work of the Special Envoy and his team and for the United Nations agencies working for peace, stability and development for Yemen and the Yemeni people.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we urge all the parties concerned to demonstrate further restraint, create a conducive environment and take this opportunity to give a chance to the political process in Yemen, as well as peace and stability in the region. It is imperative for all the parties concerned to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement with United Nations mediation. We reaffirm our support for Yemen’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in that process. The meaningful participation of women in the political process should also be ensured and promoted. On one issue that the Council has taken up many times, the FSO SAFER oil tanker, we again urge Ansar Allah to facilitate the approval process to allow the United Nations technical team to assess the tanker and perform their duties.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“On this occasion, we call upon international donors and the international community to provide further funding for Yemen. It is crucial that the financial assistance be used for the right purpose and the right people in need, especially vulnerable groups, including women and children. We also stress the need for the parties concerned to comply with international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. We emphasize the importance of the unhindered access for humanitarian operations in parts of Yemen. Against the backdrop of that situation, we welcome the recent developments to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the Yemeni people. It is encouraging to see commitments and efforts towards ending the war in Yemen by restoring peace talks and other diplomatic activities.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“It is alarming to learn from the World Food Programme that Yemen is teetering on the brink of a major catastrophe, as child malnutrition rates have reached record levels. According to a joint report by various United Nations agencies, 2.3 million children, including half of all children under 5, are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021. Among them, nearly 400,000 children could suffer from severe acute malnutrition. More than 16.2 million people are unable to meet their daily food needs. Regardless of such a circumstance, humanitarian programmes could not be fully implemented owing to the continued shortage of financial contributions. We reiterate our support for the convening of the Yemen international donors conference on 1 March.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“The first two months of 2021 have continued to witness fierce fighting in Yemen, especially in Al-Hudaydah and Ma’rib. We are very concerned about such a trend of military escalation. In that regard, we also share the view of Under- Secretary-General Lowcock and Special Envoy Griffiths that the current situation has endangered the lives of millions of Yemeni civilians. It is extremely urgent for the parties concerned to heed the call for a ceasefire by the Secretary-General, immediately cease all military operations and resume negotiations for a joint declaration towards a nationwide ceasefire. The dire humanitarian situation, food insecurity and economic crisis, among other factors, are our other concerns.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“At the outset, we would like to thank Ambassador Inga Rhonda King, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), the Panel of Experts and her team for the tremendous works of the Committee in 2020. Under her able leadership, the Committee successfully concluded its periodic working report (see S/2012/79). We would like to welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to the meeting. We thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their informative briefings. We would also like to express our deep appreciation to all humanitarian workers and United Nations personnel working on the ground during this very challenging time.”
2021-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/167 (2021) · source
“Viet Nam welcomes the efforts of UNAMI and United Nations agencies to assist Iraq in the quest for national stability and security and to provide humanitarian assistance to a large number of people affected by conflict, poverty and the ongoing pandemic. We also call upon international donors to continue their assistance to Iraq through United Nations agencies. Before concluding, we would like to reiterate our support for the continued cooperation between the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait in the search for missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property. We welcome the recent DNA identification of Kuwaiti missing nationals. We commend the Iraqi Government’s efforts to fulfil its obligations in accordance with resolution 2107 (2013) as well as other relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“The Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/120) shows that 28 percent of arriving households had not returned to their locations of origin and were considered to be secondarily displaced. The whereabouts of at least 11,000 individuals remain unknown after the camp closures in late 2020. We join the international community in calling for the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return and settlement of IDPs. We also call for more efforts by all parties to avoid a secondary displacement crisis. In this context, the support of the international community, including the United Nations agencies, notably UNAMI, is essential.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“Recalling the attacks on civilians and diplomatic missions and the rocket attack yesterday in Erbil, we reiterate our condemnation of all acts of terrorism and extremist violence. Perpetrators must be brought to justice. We encourage the strengthening of the relations between Iraq and countries of the region in dealing with common challenges, including security concerns. At the same time, we continue to call for full respect of Iraq’s independence and territorial integrity by all regional and international actors. Regarding the issue of internally displaced persons (IDPs), we continue to support the efforts by the Government of Iraq and international organizations towards the return of the displaced to their homes. However, there are concerns about the possibility of a new crisis.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“They must be held in a free, fair and inclusive manner, with the broad participation of all components of society, especially youth and women. We welcome the passage of the election law that reserves 25 percent of the seats in the Parliament for women. Given the multiple challenges that Iraq is facing, Viet Nam also encourages the Iraqi Government to implement the necessary reforms to deal with these challenges, especially those brought about by the economic situation and the coronavirus disease pandemic. We also support a stronger relationship between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to address outstanding issues. Viet Nam remains concerned about the security situation in Iraq.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for her valuable briefing. I also thank all United Nations personnel and aid workers operating on the ground at this difficult time. I welcome Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Permanent Representative of Iraq, to our meeting today. Viet Nam reaffirms its support for the tremendous efforts undertaken by the Iraqi Government and people towards the long-term stability of the country. In that regard, we commend the Iraqi Government’s preparation for the elections scheduled for this coming October. While considering that the support from the United Nations and the international community is very important, we continue to emphasize that Iraq’s elections must be led by Iraq.”
2021-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/152 (2021) · source
“We also call on the international community and countries to continue supporting the parties in their efforts for dialogue and the implementation of the agreements and providing humanitarian assistance to people in need.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“Such actions run counter to the Minsk agreements. With the conflict now in its seventh year, we remain concerned at its deepening impact on the lives of the population and the stability and development of Ukraine and the region. The more prolonged the conflict, the harder it will be to resolve the situation. Thirdly, in order to create conditions conducive to seeking a peaceful settlement to the conflict, we urge the parties to refrain from further violence and hostilities, avoid damaging impacts to the population, utilize existing mechanisms and build upon recent progress. We stress the need for all parties to engage in constructive dialogue in order to resolve existing challenges, build trust and implement the agreements in order to stabilize the situation for peace and development in the region.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“In that regard, I would like to highlight the following three points. First, the signing of the Minsk agreements in 2014 and 2015 and the Normandy format meeting on 9 December 2019 were encouraging signs of efforts and commitments by the leaders to stabilize and resolve the situation in the conflict areas. We take note of the positive progress made in the implementation of the Minsk agreements, including the release and exchanges of prisoners and the ceasefire agreement reached in Minsk on 27 July 2020. Secondly, while commitments have been made, it is regrettable that reports on the situation on the ground continue to show a concerning picture. Hostilities are ongoing on a daily basis, causing a devastating impact on the lives of civilians and the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine, including the coronavirus disease response.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Special Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairperson-in- Office Heidi Grau and Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission Halit Çevik for their insights on progress in implementing the Minsk agreements and on the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine. Viet Nam reiterates its principled support for the settlement of all disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the fundamental principles of international law. In pursuing that, the legitimate interests of the parties should be taken into account. We therefore support efforts to that end, including the achievement of a lasting and peaceful solution in Ukraine through the implementation of the Minsk agreements.”
2021-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/159 (2021) · source
“Challenges to international peace and security keep evolving and proliferate. In that context, promoting adherence to the United Nations Charter and international law is more critical than ever. My delegation takes this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to upholding the United Nations Charter, respecting international law and contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We believe that familiarizing young academics with the work of the Court and the settlement of international disputes through law is a legitimate investment that will bear long-term fruits. It is Viet Nam’s consistent policy to support the peaceful settlement of disputes and the non-use of force or the threat of force, enhancing the role of international legal bodies in the promotion of friendly relations among nations and the maintenance of international peace and security. Viet Nam has high regard for the work of judicial bodies, including the International Court of Justice. We have participated in and contributed to the work of the Court in several legal processes. Nowadays, the international system and international law have come under various forms of stress. Instances of violations of international law abound.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We believe that the judicial expertise of the Court will make a significant contribution to the work and activities of the Security Council in dealing with burning international legal issues that might arise in thematic agenda items and in the context of conflict or post-conflict situations. Thirdly, the peaceful settlement of disputes is one of the most important fundamental principles of international law embodied in the United Nations Charter and many international and regional instruments. It is in our common interests that more efforts could be made to build capacity in effectively using international judicial and arbitration bodies as means of peacefully settling disputes. In this regard, we commend the efforts of the International Court of Justice to engage young law graduates through its Judicial Fellowship Programme.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We believe that the Security Council can build on its good past practices to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law as a conflict prevention tool. Secondly, we see necessity in strengthening dialogue between the two organs on more substantive matters. Often a dispute involves aspects of law and politics. The Council retains the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Court has been in many instances called upon to deal with cases that relate to the same sets of events that are part of a situation of armed conflict before the Security Council. Furthermore, the Court, through its jurisprudence, applies, interprets, clarifies or otherwise reinforces the purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and other rules of international law.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“The Charter of the United Nations empowers the Council to recommend to the relevant parties procedures for the settlement of their dispute, and in doing so the Council may take into consideration that legal disputes should as a general rule be referred by the parties to the International Court of Justice in accordance with the provisions of the Statute of the Court. Yet the Corfu Channel case is the first and only case in which the Council recommended to the parties to refer their dispute to the Court. We further take note that, among the 28 advisory opinions issued by the Court, only one was made upon request of the Security Council, which was in the 1970 advisory opinion on the legal consequences for States of the continued presence of South Africa in Namibia.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“As two central institutions in the robust post-war structure to ensure international peace and security, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice have separate but complementary roles. We believe there is still much space for strengthening the coordination and cooperation between these two principal organs. In this regard, we welcome today’s important open debate allowing for an open exchange on a very important topic. First, Viet Nam supports enhanced cooperation between the Council and the Court in accordance with the established institutional framework.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“It is with great pleasure that I welcome and thank Judge Yusuf, President of the International Court of Justice, for his second insightful briefing to the Security Council within two months (see S/PV.8653). Viet Nam attaches great importance to the crucial role of the International Court of Justice in promoting and strengthening the rule of law at the international level. In discharging its mandate as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, including in particular through its adjudicative and advisory functions, the Court has contributed significantly to reducing tension, preventing conflicts, restoring friendly relations and facilitating lasting peace and stability.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We call on the international community to continue to strengthen its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in that regard to ensure its projected needs. Before concluding, I would like to express our appreciation to Indonesia and Germany, the co-penholders on Afghanistan, for their tireless efforts during the past two years. I also congratulate Ambassador Djani on his successful chairmanship of the 1988 Committee.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, long-term peace and stability also require robust development and sustainable livelihoods for the people. In that regard, the Government and international partners should continue to work together in promoting economic development and the reconstruction of Afghanistan, as well as in addressing pressing issues such as food insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, crime and drug trafficking. We are concerned that 11.15 million people, more than one third of the country’s population, are facing high levels of food insecurity. That number could rise to 13.15 million during the winter period of December 2020 to March 2021. We welcome the successful outcome of the 2020 Afghanistan Conference held in Geneva last month, at which international partners pledged more than $12 billion in aid for the country in the next four years.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“We also welcome and encourage further efforts to facilitate the meaningful participation of women and youth in the peace process and the reconstruction of the country. The bright younger generation of Afghanistan, such as Ms. Zadran, represents the hope and future of the nation. Secondly, we once again urge all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law, immediately stop targeting civilians and civilian objects and allow unhindered access to humanitarian services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Strengthened efforts are also needed to combat the increasing presence of terrorist groups in the country. We also commend the efforts of UNAMA and the United Nations Mine Action Service in addressing the humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan in past months.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“It is tragic to hear about the loss of the lives of young students, health-care workers and journalists in the past few weeks. Furthermore, the Government and the people of Afghanistan continue to face tremendous challenges in the socioeconomic sphere. In the light of recent developments, I wish to make the following three points. First, we call on the Afghan parties to find a common understanding in order to achieve a permanent ceasefire, thereby putting an end to the ongoing violence. The intra-Afghan peace negotiations require a stable and conducive environment in order to succeed and achieve a lasting political solution. The continued support of the United Nations, UNAMA, the countries of the region and other international partners will be crucial to maintaining the momentum of the peace talks.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“I would like to reaffirm Viet Nam’s support for the Afghan- led and Afghan-owned inclusive peace process and the full implementation of resolution 2513 (2020). We are pleased that the Afghan parties agreed on 2 December to a code of conduct that will act as guidance for negotiations on specific issues. We commend the consistent efforts of the Government of Afghanistan in promoting the peace process, including its commitment to ensuring the participation of women and youth in that process. While significant progress has been made, sustainable peace and development are still far from being guaranteed. We are concerned about the recent increase in the level of violence and of civilian casualties, including among women and children. We strongly condemn the ongoing attacks on civilians and civilian objects.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011); and Ms. Shkula Zadran for their statements. Viet Nam commends their efforts and reiterates its support for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in this challenging time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. I also warmly welcome Ambassador Adela Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, and Ambassador Majid Ravanchi, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to this meeting. The year 2020 marks the beginning of the historic intra-Afghan peace negotiations, which open a pathway for the pursuit of long-term peace and stability in the country.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“It is also relevant to make sure that sanctions do not undermine the Syrian people’s capacity to respond to the pandemic. The predicament of millions of Syrians can end only with a comprehensive political solution that is in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and fully adheres to international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and non-interference in its internal affairs. Finally, let me also take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to Belgium and Germany for their hard work as co-penholders on the Syrian humanitarian file over the last two years.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“Taking into consideration certain difficulties in terms of access and the remaining gaps in certain parts of Syria, our delegation would like to reiterate our call for further cooperation between the parties concerned in order to ensure timely, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access and facilitate the humanitarian response in all parts of Syria. We call for the continued and generous support of the international S/2020/1257 S/2020/1257 community, with particular focus on COVID-19 response capability, food security and sustained delivery during the winter. In the light of the COVID-19 impact, sustainable solutions are needed to address the situation in various internally displaced person camps and the water shortages occasioned by the closure of the Allouk water station.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“At the same time, that situation further exacerbates the vulnerability of more than 11 million people in need of assistance and 9.3 million others facing food insecurity across the country. On top of that, harsh winter conditions aggravate the suffering of the people and may further impede humanitarian efforts. On a positive note, our delegation welcomes the efforts made by the United Nations and the parties concerned to sustain humanitarian assistance to those in need, as mentioned in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/1195). We note with encouragement that efforts are continually being increased to overcome operational challenges and establish cross-line access into the north-west. We also note that the United Nations and its partners are doing their best to maintain aid delivery to the north-east.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“We therefore urge all parties to the conflict to exercise restraint and refrain from further escalation. Efforts to counter terrorism should also be in line with obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law. On the humanitarian situation in Syria, I would once again like to voice our serious concern over the suffering of the Syrian people, who are affected daily by instability and the mounting economic crisis. Unfortunately, the impacts of COVID-19 during 2020 are putting Syria on the brink of a further disaster. It is distressing to see that the prices of food and other essential goods are at their highest point since the beginning of the crisis.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“That shows that breakthroughs on the constitutional track, as well as in the broader political process, are not unachievable. In that regard, we encourage the parties to actively engage in constructive dialogue with a view to consolidating trust and confidence. The best interests of all the Syrian people should be the number one priority. In order to achieve a tangible and lasting solution, the efforts of the Syrian parties should be coupled with the assistance of the international community. Viet Nam will continue to support the tremendous efforts of the United Nations and the Special Envoy, as well as any viable diplomatic engagements in that regard. To facilitate the search for a political solution, it is also crucial that a calm security situation on the ground be preserved.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our thanks to Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for their informative briefings, and our deep appreciation to all humanitarian workers and United Nations personnel working on the ground during this very challenging time. I welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in today’s meeting. On the political front, towards the end of 2020, we have been witnessing certain movements within the framework of the Constitutional Committee. We understand that the decade-long conflict has driven the parties far apart and, of course, there remains profound disagreement on various issues. However, we are delighted to see that discussions have been renewed in the past months, even with the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“Such measures and their implementation should not adversely affect the livelihoods of the people, the essential functioning of the Government or the legitimate development of the country concerned. They should be subject to review in accordance with developments on the ground and should be removed when the conditions are met. In that regard, we look forward to the timely establishment of benchmarks on the arms embargo, with the aim of facilitating the review and ultimately the lifting of its measures.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“The Government is facing a fiscal deficit of more than 50 per cent for the period from 2020 to 2021. We are particularly concerned about the high level of food insecurity, which affects more than half the population and has reached a catastrophic level in several areas. We urge the international community to strengthen humanitarian assistance and financial support for South Sudan, as well as to provide further assistance to it in the fight against COVID-19. Fourthly, Viet Nam reiterates its consistent position that sanctions should be only a tool applied by the Security Council in a temporary and case-by-case manner to facilitate the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, it is imperative that the Government take effective and long-term measures to address intercommunal violence in the country in order to avoid adverse effects on the current peace process. We also commend the role of UNMISS in the protection of civilians in this difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic. We take note of the Mission’s continued transition of its protection-of-civilian sites to camps for internally displaced persons, under the ownership of the Government. In that regard, we encourage UNMISS to strengthen its support to improve South Sudan’s capacity in the protection of civilians. Viet Nam will continue to contribute to the work of UNMISS and promote the participation of its female peacekeepers in the Mission. Thirdly, the economic and humanitarian challenges in the country must be addressed.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source