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lines on the record: 620
first: 2018-07-24
most recent: 2023-11-20
sittings or episodes: 114
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“The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Colombia, Qatar and Senegal to participate in this meeting. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with longer statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Morocco.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“As members of the Council have before them the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/25, submitted by the Russian Federation, how would the Russian Federation wish to proceed?”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam shares the concerns of other members about the ongoing complicated humanitarian situation in Syria. Viet Nam is of the position that the Syrian Government bears the primary responsibility of settling that situation, with the assistance of the international community. It is also necessary to ensure that international humanitarian aid be delivered in a timely and adequate manner to the hundreds of thousands of people in urgent need, and not be diverted or subjected to manipulation. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Viet Nam. First of all, Viet Nam commends the efforts of the co-penholders, as well as the efforts and constructive engagement of other important partners, including other members of the Security Council. Viet Nam voted in favour of resolution 2504 (2020), bearing in mind that the cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism remains an essential part of the overall humanitarian response in Syria. In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for its tireless efforts, and we support its continued operation in accordance with the mandate provided by the relevant Security Council resolutions. We believe that the Office will continue its work in an effective and accountable way.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“The draft resolution received 11 votes in favour, none against and 4 abstentions. The draft resolution is adopted as resolution 2504 (2020). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“The proposed oral amendment received three votes in favour, seven against and five abstentions. The proposed oral amendment has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2020/24, submitted by Belgium and Germany. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, Viet Nam Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Rule 36 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure states, inter alia, the following: “[W]hen an amendment adds to or deletes from the text of a motion or draft resolution, that amendment shall be voted on first”. Accordingly, I intend to put the proposed oral amendment to the vote first. I shall now put to the vote the oral amendment proposed by the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: China, Russian Federation, Viet Nam Against: Belgium, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Indonesia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them documents S/2020/24 and S/2020/25, each of which contains the text of a draft resolution. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolutions before it. I now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.40 a.m.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“We also support Togo, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana and the Niger in ensuring successful elections in 2020. Fourthly, we support every initiative and effort to enhance regional and international cooperation and partnerships to promote greater social and economic development and to tackle the root causes and other security-related threats, including climate change, in the region. Finally, we support the role of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), including Chad, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger, in fighting transnational terrorism in the region and hope that the international community will continue to support the G-5 Sahel Force, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“Secondly, although important progress has been made over the years, we are of the view that greater national, regional and international efforts are needed to consolidate the still fragile peace and to address paramount development challenges. We are concerned about the deteriorating security environment in some countries, especially violent extremism, terrorism and criminal activity. Such blended threats constitute a perfect storm, seriously undermining peace and sustainable development in any country. We strongly condemn all forms of violence and terrorism, notably the recent deadly terrorist attacks on civilians and security forces in the Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. Thirdly, we welcome the results of the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau on 29 December 2019.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Viet Nam. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2019/1005) on the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his comprehensive briefing. My delegation wishes to make the following observations. First, we commend the unceasing work and efforts of UNOWAS from 2016 to 2019 in assisting and sustaining peace and conflict prevention efforts in the countries of West Africa and the Sahel. We also welcome the positive developments in the political process, post- conflict reconstruction and the peace outcome of the past several years in the countries in the region.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/1005, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. I now give the floor to Mr. Chambas.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Ms. Kelly Craft, Permanent Representative of the United States, for her service as President of the Council for the month of December. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Craft and her team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Peace consolidation in West Africa Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (S/2019/1005)”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“As this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my warm wishes on the occasion of the New Year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. In presiding over this first formal meeting of the Council in 2020, I am happy to welcome the new members: Estonia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Viet Nam. We look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council’s responsibilities. I shall also take this opportunity to express the Council’s gratitude to the outgoing members — Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland — for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their terms.”
2020-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8698 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, we call for greater attention to be paid to monitoring and measuring our progress. A holistic approach to the implementation of the agenda needs a comprehensive set of indicators to assess its performance. Such indicators were developed 10 years ago but have not been used to their full advantage. The upcoming anniversary is a good opportunity to find ways and means to bring the indicators into full play. In conclusion, Viet Nam reaffirms our strong commitment to the women and peace and security agenda and will work closely with Member States and other relevant stakeholders towards a meaningful commemoration of the agenda next year.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In Viet Nam, an estimated 800,000 tons of residual explosive remnants of war remain, severely affecting millions of people, particularly women and children. To highlight the problem, the Government of Viet Nam pays special attention to the participation and contribution of women in mine action, as women are the best educators in terms of imparting knowledge to their children, their families and the wider community. The Vietnamese Women's Union plays an important role in this regard. With the support of international partners, the Union has actively engaged women in the process of raising awareness on mine risks, giving assistance to Victims and restoring mined lands to help ensure the safety of and development for local people and sustain their livelihoods.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Unwavering commitments and concrete actions on the part of all nations are decisive factors for the success of the agenda. Cooperation among the United Nations and regional organizations could help to enhance its implementation. Within the United Nations system, effective coordination and coherence is essential, taking into account the cross-cutting nature of gender equality and women's empowerment. The General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, each with a unique role, need to work together in a complementary manner and in compliance with their respective mandates. Secondly, we strongly emphasize the participation of women at every stage of peace processes, including post-conflict reconstruction. The aspect we want to take as an example is mine action, which has often been overlooked in our discussions.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“I wish first to thank the South African presidency for having convened this very important open debate and for focusing the debate on the implementation aspect of the women and peace and security agenda. Twenty years have passed, and extraordinary work has been done in transforming the perception of the role of women in peace processes. However, we are concerned that women continue to be underrepresented at all stages of peace processes and remain vulnerable during and after conflict. Much needs to be done to fully translate the objectives of the agenda into tangible results on the ground. Moving forward, we wish to highlight the following points. First, it is necessary to strengthen and sustain the political will of Member States.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Through their participation and inclusion in the process, the local people will also develop a sense of genuine ownership of the process and build their capacity to protect themselves and prevent the escalation of the conflict. Since 2014, Vietnamese peacekeepers have been sent to various conflict zones in Africa. In 2018, a second-level field hospital was dispatched to South Sudan to join the United Nations Mission in South Sudan mandate, which includes the protection of civilians. We attach great importance to predeployment training in international humanitarian law for our peacekeepers and have adopted a policy of zero tolerance for sexual Violence and abuse. In conclusion, we support the Security Council's efforts to continue focusing on the protection ofcivilians in armed conflicts as one of its agenda priorities.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We call on all parties to armed conflicts to strictly comply with their obligation to protect civilians under international humanitarian law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, notably resolutions 1894 (2009) and 2286 (2016). In that regard, the State should take effective measures to exercise its responsibility. With regard to peace operations, while acknowledging their contribution to the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, we stress the importance of making them more sensitive and responsive to local dynamics, and of the peacebuilding strategy's being tailored to the specific context of each conflict.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We therefore call for the further strengthening of ASEAN-United Nations cooperation with a View to assisting Member States in training and sharing experiences, including through the various peacekeeping training centres of ASEAN member States. ASEAN also wishes to commend all personnel involved in the protection of civilians for their work. We affirm the joint commitment of ASEAN to the protection of civilians and to our continued participation in peace operations. I will now speak in my national capacity. As a country that has gone through many wars to secure its independence and sovereignty, we have experienced first-hand the suffering of the people and fully empathize with the plights of the civilian victims of armed conflicts around the world.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“There is a lot of wisdom and plenty of lessons to be learned from peacebuilding and preventive diplomacy, from which we can all benefit. As embodied in the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, ASEAN is a people-centred, rules- based and peace-loving community. We adhere to the principles of international law governing the peaceful conduct of relations among States, including refraining from the threat or use of force, resolving differences and disputes by peaceful means, while strengthening confidence-building measures and preventive diplomacy. ASEAN's contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security has been constructive and consistent with the spirit of the Charter, particularly in consideration of the role of regional arrangements, as stipulated in Chapter VIII.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Secondly, peace operations can contribute to the protection of civilians in certain cases, as long as they have a clear mandate and are properly equipped and backed with adequate resources. We note that 9 out of the 14 current peacekeeping missions authorized by the Security Council have a mandate to protect civilians. Much can be learned and improved from their experience, taking into consideration mission-specific particularities. The importance of training cannot be overemphasized and it should start at the national level in troop- and police-contributing countries, supported by the efforts of the United Nations and countries in the region. Last but not least, the best way to protect civilians is by preventing conflict altogether.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“ASEAN therefore commends the Indonesian presidency for convening this timely open debate and would like to make the following observations. First, every State has the primary responsibility to protect its civilians. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a well-established obligation in international humanitarian law that has been further strengthened. However, the compliance of parties to armed conflicts with the laws governing armed conflict is variable. As such, ASEAN joins others in calling on all parties to armed conflict to enhance respect for the law on the conduct of hostilities. The protection of civilians in armed conflict must be guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of host States.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), comprising Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and my own country, Viet Nam. Twenty years have passed since the protection of civiliansinarmedconflictwasfirstplacedontheSecurity Council's agenda. Considerable progress has been achieved in the normative and deliverable framework, with 9 resolutions, 13 presidential statements, many general debates and over 100 meetings of the informal expert group on the protection ofcivilians. Nevertheless, challenges remain, including those mentioned in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2019/373).”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Training materials, standards and funding should be up-to-date and supportive of countries' peacekeeping endeavours. At the same time, improving the security and safety of United Nations personnel must be the Organization's top priority when working with all countries and partners. In conclusion, training and capacity-building are crucial for the success of peacekeeping operations, and Viet Nam affirms its commitment to working with the international community in this endeavour.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Together with other ASEAN countries, Viet Nam has been hosting the Triangular Partnership Project for the Rapid Deployment of Enabling Capabilities, organized by the Department of Operational Support of the United Nations Secretariat, with a View to strengthening the capacities of peacekeepers in the region and beyond. ASEAN countries contribute 5 per cent of United Nations peacekeepers. There is much to share and learn from each other, including through strengthened cooperation among peacekeeping training centres. At the global level, the United Nations system should continue to employ its whole-of-system approach towards training and capacity-building, especially through the partnership of shared responsibility between the Security Council, the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“This preparation must include adequate awareness pertinent to the deployment environment, such as historical, religious, ethnic, social, cultural and political particularities. In-mission training can provide updates later. The core predeployment training materials are extremely useful and should continue to be updated by the United Nations, with the assistance of relevant countries and regional and international organizations. At the regional level, collaboration in training and capacity-building can focus on the sharing of information and best practices.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“In that context, we share the view that adequate training and capacity-building for peacekeepers is increasingly important. Women peacekeepers must be given special attention in order to equip them with particular skill sets, capacities and roles. Training and capacity- building activities should start at the national level and be supported and coordinated regionally and globally. At the national level, Member States should ensure that personnel are properly trained and screened in order to enable them to best meet United Nations standards. Viet Nam has endorsed the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and is ready to provide well-trained and -equipped personnel. The predeployment preparation and capacity-building of personnel are crucial to their safety, security and effective performance.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the Indonesian presidency for organizing this important debate. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their valuable insights. My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, and the Kingdom of Thailand, on behalf ofthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The emerging challenges in the world today require United Nations peacekeeping operations to be able to respond in a faster, more timely and more effective way to complex situations. At the same time, the safety and security of United Nations personnel must be improved.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Last but not least, the women and peace and security agenda - and the issue of sexual violence, in particular - should be looked at from both the protection and the participation angles. We fully support initiatives to further promote the participation and leadership of women in peace processes, including in peacekeeping missions. We also champion the greater participation of women in developing and advancing a culture of peace, as women are the ones who instil the values of love, harmony, compassion and resilience in societies and across generations. In conclusion, the fight against conflict-related sexual violence is no doubt a long one but, regardless of how challenging it is, we need to sustain our momentum and devote our energies to ending this brutality.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We must eradicate stigmatization in order to save the lives of thousands of survivors, open the door to the future that survivors deserve and build a bridge of connection between survivors and societies. Secondly, life-saving services for victims, including medical care, psychological support and legal aid, should be made more available and accessible. To that end, the primary role of States should be strengthened and complemented by assistance from relevant United Nations entities, specialized agencies and peacekeeping missions. This may include technical assistance, capacity-building, sharing of expertise in law enforcement, gender-mainstreaming, women's empowerment and development.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“While conflict prevention is an ideal and long- term way to address the root causes of such suffering, immediate actions are urgently needed. In that regard, we strongly support the recommendation of the Secretary- General that all parties to conflict make commitments to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence and we welcome the progress highlighted in the report. To develop a more holistic approach, we would like to emphasize the following points. First, there can be no place for stigmatization in any society. More awareness campaigns are needed to awaken the conscience of all members of society so that they embrace victims with the love and kindness that they desperately need.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Viet Nam would like to thank the German presidency for convening this open debate. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his valuable report (S/2019/280) and to the other briefers for their in-depth remarks. Although we have come a long way in combating sexual violence in conflict, the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terrorism continues on a large scale. Victims suffer severe pain and social exclusion deepens their scars. Children born of wartime rape never understand why they are discriminated against even before they have come into the world. At the same time, most perpetrators have not been held accountable for the crimes they have committed. The vicious cycle of violence, exclusion and revictimization is therefore unbreakable, undermining our peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We would also encourage further informative exchanges with representatives and experts, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, on the security implications of climate change, as well as more integrated sharing of data and expertise. We support a comprehensive climate change response plan that addresses all aspects of the issue, including the security implications, and involves the active participation of all United Nations organizations at the Headquarters, regional and country levels, working closely with national Governments and regional organizations to effectively address this issue. We count on the continued leadership of the Security Council in that direction.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Those roles are very important to ensuring that the security dimension is addressed in their work and cooperation in support of national and regional efforts. In Southeast Asia, in the spirit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Declaration on One ASEAN, One Response: ASEAN Responding to Disasters as One in the Region and Outside the Region, the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management is responsible for facilitating cooperation on and coordination of disaster preparedness and response among the 10 ASEAN member States. We call on the United Nations and international partners to closely cooperate with us and to assist us.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“There is already increasing soil salinization by sea water in a large area of the Delta. That will not only affect the livelihoods of nearly 20 million people in that region of Viet Nam but also have an impact on food security beyond its borders, as we are one of the top three rice exporters and the Mekong Delta accounts for 90 per cent of our rice exports. Viet Nam supports a comprehensive approach to address climate change, including its security implications. We are encouraged to see that in recent years the Security Council has increasingly recognized the importance of this issue and remains focused on it. We emphasize the important roles of the United Nations system, including the Security Council, and many regional organizations.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Studies show that, in the most optimistic scenario, by 2050, without concrete climate and development action from the international community, hundreds of countries and territories will be affected. The very survival of small island States is at risk. The direct impact of climate change on international peace and security has become more evident. The threat is already here. The way in which we respond to it will define our future. During the past 20 years, Viet Nam has been among the 10 countries most affected by climate risks, and for the past four years, we have been among the top six. Let me mention just one aspect - sea level rise. A study shows that if the sea level rises by approximately 1 metre by the year 2100, nearly 40 per cent of the Mekong Delta will be flooded.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Viet Nam highly appreciates the Dominican Republic's initiative to hold this open debate on this very important subject. We also thank the briefers for their informative interventions. The climate is changing faster than we expected, faster than we can move and faster than we can adapt. The frequency and intensity of climate-related and extreme weather disasters, as well as the severity of their consequences, increase every year. Devastating tropical storms, heavy precipitation, flooding and droughts have caused untold suffering to hundreds of millions of people. As a result, the displacement and migration of people and food and water insecurity are potential security risks and have been the cause of actual conflict in some cases. The most threatening impact of climate change is sea level rise.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The work of UNRWA and the efforts of the international community need to be supported in order to address humanitarian concerns. We sincerely hope that in 2019, the Council will demonstrate its strong and effective leadership through action-oriented efforts and call on all parties concerned to abide by its decisions and resolutions with a view to achieving a peaceful and long-lasting solution. Viet Nam stands ready to support all efforts in that regard.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Moving forward, Viet Nam supports the regular consideration of such issues by the Security Council with a view to strengthening its efforts to ultimately achieve a long-lasting solution for the region. The unity of the Council is crucial. Concrete actions are urgently needed to uphold the Security Council resolutions, to put an end to the suffering of the people on the ground and to stop the violence and hostilities. All efforts should seek to create an environment that is conducive to reaching a comprehensive, fair and sustainable solution that ensures the protection of human life, dignity and safety, as well as regional peace and security, while taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties concerned.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Viet Nam would once again like to reiterate its solidarity with and support for the just struggle of the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights, as well as the two-State solution through the establishment of an independent State of Palestine living in peace with the State of Israel within the pre-1967 internationally recognized borders. Viet Nam opposes the excessive and indiscriminate use of force and expresses concern over the escalation of tensions and violations of Security Council resolutions and international law. We urge all parties to uphold international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions, including Security Council resolutions 478 (1980) and 2334 (2016), and to resolve the conflict by peaceful means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“One of the main reasons is that Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2334 (2016), have not been respected or implemented, and have even been violated. There is clearly a lack of goodwill and practical steps by many of the parties concerned to comply with the Security Council and other United Nations resolutions. As a country that has been through many wars, Viet Nam shares the concerns over the unjustifiable suffering of civilians. We follow the situation closely, with a heavy feeling in our heart at every sad event that takes place.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Throughout the year, the Security Council and other United Nations bodies made continued efforts to resolve those untenable problems. However, excessive and indiscriminate force continued to be used. Innocent civilians continued to be victimized. The death and casualty tolls were the highest in the past five years. People, especially women and children, continued to be displaced. The future of the peace process and the two- State solution remained uncertain. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) faced a major funding crisis. The situation in the Middle East remains unstable. The plight ofthe Palestinian people is worse than a year ago.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“My delegation would like to express its high appreciation to the Dominican Republic's presidency for organizing this very important open debate. We also thank the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his updates on the recent developments and remaining challenges with regard to the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Viet Nam aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. A year ago, at the open debate on 25 January 2018, representatives expressed their hope for positive changes in the Middle East (see S/PV.8167).”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“We are pleased with the progress in the implementation of the Plan of Action to Implement the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership between ASEAN and the United Nations (2016-2020) through various practical activities, including the holding of regular meetings, dialogues on global issues ofcommon concern, capacity- building, information-sharing, training and technical assistance in humanitarian affairs, peacekeeping, efforts to counter terrorism, cybersecurity and so forth. In conclusion, we reaffirm our strong commitment to working closely with other Member States at the bilateral, regional and international levels towards our common goal ofglobal peace, security and development.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“Since its creation, ASEAN has made continuous efforts to turn Southeast Asia from a region of mistrust, turbulence and instability into a region of mutual confidence and cooperation. That achievement may be attributed to ASEAN's efforts at norm-building and sharing. Dialogue and consultation have long been the so-called ASEAN Way, which seeks to narrow differences, promote mutual trust and understanding and build consensus. ASEAN has been taking a leading role in the creation of various ASEAN-led frameworks to engage external partners. The cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations is of great importance to ASEAN.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source
“Economic development and social progress cannot be achieved without a peaceful, stable and secure environment, and vice versa. We therefore strongly believe that it is necessary to enhance the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in all political, security, economic and sociocultural areas so as to strengthen their collaboration, including by jointly addressing emerging regional and global challenges. Finally, as a member State of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Viet Nam would like to share our experience deriving from what we have done in ASEAN and within the cooperation framework of ASEAN and the United Nations.”
2018-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8414 (2018) · source