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Dang Minh Khoi

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2020-06-24

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2020-10-26

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1. “We believe that a comprehensive, just and sustainable solution to the Palestinian question can be reached only on the basis of international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the United Nations. In conclusion, Viet Nam would like to reaffirm our solidarity with the Palestinian people and our consistent support for their just struggle to affirm their S/2020/1055 S/2020/1055 inalienable rights. We also express our firm support for a two-State solution — the establishment of an independent State of Palestine that coexists in peace with the State of Israel along the pre-1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

   2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source

2. “Viet Nam is of the strong opinion that peace and stability are preconditions for all development. Progress in the political process, such as preparations for the upcoming Palestinian elections, cannot be sustained without stability and a strong commitment to peace by all parties. Viet Nam does not support unilateral acts that complicate the current situation in the occupied West Bank, in particular the expansion of Israeli settlements in that area. Those actions run counter to international law and agreements recently reached between Israel and other countries in the region. Viet Nam supports all efforts and initiatives that seek to enhance regional peace, security and stability, including the proposal of Palestinian President Abbas to convene an international peace conference early next year with all the parties concerned.”

   2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source

3. “Enhanced assistance for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, an agency with a long history of experience working in the region, is important to help it fulfil its mandate of providing relief for the Palestinian people. And yet the pandemic does not seem to curb hostilities. Violence is still rampant, adding to the chaos that reigns in the occupied territories. We are alarmed by the security situation in Gaza and have grave concerns about the killing of innocent civilians, especially children and women. In the West Bank, house demolitions disrupt the lives of ordinary Palestinian people. We therefore continue to urge all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tension, stop all acts of violence and take the interests of innocent civilians to heart.”

   2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source

4. “It is therefore hard to imagine the additional challenges faced by the Palestinian people, who lack adequate financial and medical resources and basic facilities and live with constant instability and fear in these difficult times. While the primary responsibility lies with the Palestinian Authority, we call on the international community to direct its support and assistance in all forms and through all channels to help Palestinians overcome this multifaceted crisis. Support needs to be effective, well-coordinated and people-centred, with priority given to the delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable groups.”

   2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source

5. “I thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting, and I thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. Viet Nam remains deeply concerned about the overall situation in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories, but most importantly the humanitarian conditions in those areas amid an ongoing, complicated pandemic ravaging the region. In Gaza, following the collapse of all productive sectors, basic social services and infrastructure, 53 per cent of the population is living in poverty. Movement restrictions associated with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have further increased vulnerabilities. In our part of the world, Viet Nam and other countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations with strong Governments and general stability are working hard to contain COVID-19, with encouraging, yet modest results.”

   2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source

6. “We remain strongly committed to making meaningful contributions in the Security Council and other relevant forums to foster an environment conducive to dialogue and cooperation for the benefit of peace, stability and prosperity in this region.”

   2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

7. “This is vividly drawn from our experience in which the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plays a central role in our regional security architecture and has helped to transform South-East Asia from a region of hostilities into a cohesive, integrated and people-centred community. We could encourage and strengthen the collaboration between regional and subregional organizations in the Gulf and the Middle East and the United Nations and the Security Council in conflict prevention, mediation and preventive diplomacy in line with Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. Viet Nam has friendly and cooperative relationships with all countries in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East.”

   2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

8. “We also believe that dialogue on common regional security interests can pave the way to and play a significant role in reducing tensions and building trust. Among those common interests are addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, safeguarding maritime security and freedom of navigation, combating terrorism and illicit arms trafficking, and promoting disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including the full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the realization of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East. Thirdly, the role of regional organizations is indispensable for a comprehensive security approach.”

   2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

9. “Efforts must also be made exercise self-restraint, refrain from actions and statements that could provoke tensions, and promote dialogue and negotiations to settle differences. We reiterate the call on all parties to conflict to heed the Secretary-General’s appeal for an immediate global ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian activities. Secondly, although the idea of a collective security arrangement in the Persian Gulf has been floated for years, the changing regional political landscape makes the time ripe for further exploration and to turn the idea into concrete action. Such a mechanism should be customized to regional circumstances and anchored in the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, particularly those of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non-use of force and peaceful settlement of disputes.”

   2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

10. “The Middle East will be faced with developments it does not wish to see if instability in the Gulf continues unabated, with the resultant unpredictable impacts on the ongoing complex and intertwined regional conflicts and humanitarian crises, such as in Syria, Yemen, Libya, Palestine and Lebanon. That dangerous scenario needs to be excluded. In that regard, I wish to put special emphasis on the following. First, all parties, regional and extraregional, have crucial roles and responsibilities in maintaining peace and stability in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East as a whole. The current situation together with specificities and peculiarities requires efforts to uphold international law, the Charter of the United Nations, relevant Security Council resolutions and international commitments.”

    2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

11. “In years past, countries in the Gulf have strived for socioeconomic development and improved regional cooperation, thereby contributing to addressing the root causes of regional security problems and global challenges, including poverty, inequality and social injustice. It is also encouraging that those countries are assisting one another in the fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic. Yet certain tensions in the Persian Gulf that have lasted for decades and were recently escalated by a series of incidents raise grave concerns about the threat of a spiral of military confrontation in the region and have multifaceted implications for international peace and security.”

    2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

12. “I thank you. Mr. President, for having convened this important debate on a comprehensive review of the situation in the Persian Gulf. I also thank the Secretary- General and other briefers for their valuable insights. The Persian Gulf is a historically unique region characterized by its own distinct civilization and cultural identity. It has for centuries deeply integrated into the world through people-to-people exchanges, commerce and religious movements. Today the Gulf remains at the core of the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East and has enormous economic and energy potential to bring about peace, security and prosperity for the whole region and beyond.”

    2020-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1037 (2020) · source

13. “We will actively contribute to fostering direct discussions between Israel and Palestine within and beyond the United Nations framework. Viet Nam also wishes to take this opportunity to express its appreciation and strong support for the role played by and the endeavours of the United Nations, the Secretary-General and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. To the best of its ability, Viet Nam has continued to make financial contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and calls on the international community to strengthen budgetary support for the Agency in order to provide adequate and timely humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.S/2020/596”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

14. “As the coronavirus disease pandemic continues to spread in the Middle East, we call on the relevant parties to facilitate humanitarian activities aimed at supporting the Palestinian Authority’s response and preventing the creation of further economic, social and humanitarian burdens for the Palestinian people. Viet Nam supports the continuing efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through dialogue and negotiation, thus helping to protect the lives of peoples and ensure the legitimate interests of the parties concerned, as well as to promote peace, stability and development in the Middle East. To that end, Viet Nam welcomes all initiatives and efforts by international stakeholders and the Palestinian people to restart the Middle East peace process.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

15. “We share the international community’s concerns over the information on Israel’s possible annexation of parts of the occupied Palestinian territory in the West Bank, which, if it happens, may have serious and irreversible impacts on the viability of the two-State solution as well as on peace and stability in the Middle East region. Viet Nam therefore calls on the parties concerned to refrain from any unilateral action that could complicate the situation or escalate ongoing tensions. We further urge the parties to continue to exercise self-restraint and to refrain from the use of force or any incitement to violence.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

16. “We strongly support the two-State solution, including the establishment of the State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, in peaceful coexistence alongside the State of Israel, with secure and internationally recognized borders on the basis the pre-1967 lines and negotiated settlement, and in accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016). Viet Nam has closely followed the situation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

17. “Unresolved historical, religious and territorial issues have contributed to the protraction of tensions and conflicts ever since the early years of the United Nations, causing tremendous losses and casualties, especially to the Palestinian people. Viet Nam joins the international community in its unwavering support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source

18. “At the outset, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the French presidency of the Council for organizing this important meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. My delegation also wishes to thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their comprehensive briefings. The Middle East is a region of great geopolitical significance that has attracted much international attention in recent years. Needless to say, instabilities in the region can pose multifaceted and complex implications for international peace and security. Among those, perhaps the situation most desired to be addressed is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

    2020-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/596 (2020) · source