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Lê Hoài Trung

lines on the record: 85
first: 2011-10-24
most recent: 2021-01-06
sittings or episodes: 15
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“Viet Nam understands profoundly the threats to peace in fragile situations — whether they occur before, during or after conflicts and whether they arise from the emerging challenges of climate change and pandemics or from other international and regional crises. As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and of the Security Council, Viet Nam stands ready to work with the international community to build a better, more resilient world. Let us hope that 2021 will witness even greater vigour and effectiveness in our joint endeavours to address common challenges and fragilities.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“We should utilize the role of regional organizations within the global governance system and promote cross-regional cooperation in the development and implementation of measures to address fragility. It remains one of Viet Nam’s priorities as a member of the Security Council in 2021 to promote stronger cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, especially those that address conflict prevention. “Peace is our most precious value and the essence of our work.” Those were the words of the Secretary-General to the Council a year ago, in the first open debate of 2020 under Viet Nam’s presidency (see S/PV.8699).”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“The Council should make efforts to better utilize the tools at its disposal, including conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. It should also pay more attention not only to conflicts but also to post-conflict situations, especially in addressing the consequences of conflicts for human well-being and sustainable development, such as problems relating to the explosive remnants of war. Thirdly, as drivers of fragility can be international and interlinked, the multilateral system, with the United Nations at its centre, remains one of the very important means for coordinating global efforts. We must reaffirm and strengthen commitments to uphold the Charter of the United Nations and international law in inter-State relations.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“Let me emphasize a number of points. First, the root causes of conflict and fragility should be at the centre of any long-term solutions. They must be addressed comprehensively. National ownership, with strong regional and international support, is essential for effective context- specific solutions. Developing countries and those in fragile contexts should be assisted with adequate resources, market access and capacity-building to cope with compounding challenges. Secondly, given its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council needs to adopt broad and holistic approaches, maintain unity and responsiveness and strengthen coordination with other United Nations organs and regional organizations to foster changes on the ground.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“Humanitarian crises abound, including those related to refugees and internally displaced persons. Fragility is not limited within national or regional borders. It is deep-rooted in chronic poverty, food and water insecurity and climate change. Power politics, unilateral coercion, impositions or violations of international law make international peace and security more fragile than ever. But 2020 was not without hope. Rarely has the call for international and multilateral cooperation been so strong and clear. Peace, cooperation and development remain the leading trend, rather than hostilities and unilateralism. Maintaining peace and security in fragile contexts requires a comprehensive, inclusive and systematic approach that cuts across all parts of the peace spectrum and is pursued by all relevant stakeholders.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“I wish to thank you, Sir, for presiding over this open debate on a pertinent and important topic. I also thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their insightful statements. If there is one impression that the year 2020 left behind, it is that the coronavirus disease has shown more clearly the severe fragility of our world and the acute limits of our capacity to address such global challenges. In January 2020, before the onset of the pandemic, we were already sharing concerns about continuing conflicts and violence in many regions of the world. Yet the shocks of the biggest health crisis in the past century have aggravated many conflict-affected situations, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the Great Lakes region, the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. Poverty and hunger have risen for the first time in decades.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“Together with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), we have strived to build an ASEAN community of mutual care, support and sharing — a South-East Asia of peace, security and stability — as well as a regional environment conducive to good neighbourliness, cooperation and prosperity. Viet Nam stands ready to work with all partners and stakeholders to cope with the challenges of the time.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“Similarly, the coordinated efforts of the international community must focus on a resilient economic recovery, a human-centric approach, a global partnership for development and an efficient functioning of global governance, where developing countries, most of those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and external shocks, are properly assisted with financing, technology and market access. Rising from the situation of a poor, less developed country and from the ashes of a war-torn land to become a middle-income country, Viet Nam values S/2020/1090 S/2020/1090 and will remain committed to being a reliable partner for sustainable peace and development.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“The Security Council should stay united during the decision-making process, make the best use of available tools, particularly preventive diplomacy and mediation, and embark on the reform of United Nations peace operations. Due attention must be paid to addressing the root causes of conflicts and insecurity rather than solely addressing their consequences. Efforts should be intensified at all stages, from early warning and prevention to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and from post-conflict recovery to sustainable development. Priority should be accorded to the protection of civilians, including the most vulnerable, as well as to dealing with bomb and mine consequences and victim assistance.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“We call on all parties to conflicts to exercise maximum restraint, endorse a global ceasefire, as called for by the Secretary-General, and observe international obligations in order to ease tensions and resume dialogue towards lasting solutions. We also call for the lifting of unilateral sanctions that adversely affect socioeconomic development and the livelihoods of people in conflict-ridden areas. Multilateralism should be further enhanced, with the United Nations at the core of international cooperation to harmonize the interests and behaviours of Member States and strengthen partnerships with other regional and subregional organizations.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“They are manifested in the imposition of one’s will on others, interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States, as well as complex developments regarding an arms race, especially in the nuclear field, and the violation of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, as the significance of seas and oceans to international peace, security and development continues to increase. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a calamitous incidence of non-traditional security challenges. With that, Mr. President, please allow me to make the following points. We need to develop friendly relations among nations and build up a culture of upholding the Charter of the United Nations and international law.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“As we are all aware today, the international community continues to face serious threats and challenges as a result of the lack of respect for and even breach of the fundamental principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and set out in General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV), “The Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States”, especially those pertaining to the sovereign equality of States, the non-use or threat of use of force and the peaceful settlement of disputes. These are the drivers of tensions, conflicts and confrontation.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“I sincerely thank His Excellency Mr. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, for chairing today’s important open debate. As the United Nations celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary, today’s meeting takes place at the right time for us to reflect on the contemporary drivers of conflicts and insecurity and strengthen our efforts towards peacebuilding and sustaining peace. I thank the Deputy Secretary-General and other briefers for their insightful briefings.”
2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source
“One year later, in October 2018, Viet Nam deployed its first level-2 field hospital to South Sudan, with 10 women among its staff. We strive to continue this positive trend. I wish to thank you, Madam President, and I also wish to pay tribute to all peacekeepers around the world for their contributions to and sacrifices for international peace, security and prosperity.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“And last but not least, it is important to underline the need for United Nations peacekeeping missions to abide by the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States, consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. Since 2014, Viet Nam has been sending its military officers to United Nations peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Vietnamese women are committed to greater participation in peacekeeping at all levels and in key positions. Throughout Viet Nam's history, Vietnamese women have played an important role in both national defence and national construction. In October 2017, the first female Vietnamese peacekeeper, a major, joined the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Viet Nam therefore wishes to make the following recommendations. First, resolution 2242 (2015) should be further effectively implemented. Secondly, we propose that the Secretary-General conduct thorough research on country-specific barriers to women's participation in security forces and their deployment as peacekeepers, and we recommend an overarching framework of solutions for troop- and police-contributing Member States that could be based on the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018-2028 submitted by the Department of Peace Operations. Thirdly, we encourage developed countries to increase their support to the Elsie Initiative Fund to help accelerate progress towards achieving the targets to increase the proportion of women serving in uniformed military and police units.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“They can act as role models for women and girls in male-dominated societies to further push for their rights and participation in peace processes, including joining national security sectors, thus in turn potentially increasing the number of women participating in peace operations. Greater gender parity can also lead to a reduction in sexual exploitation and abuse, crimes that have weakened support for peacekeeping operations. According to a recent study, a small increase in the number of women in military peacekeeping units can reduce abuse allegations by more than half. Viet Nam is also of the view that women participating in peace operations continue to face many obstacles that can bar them from reaching their full potential while in missions and even prevent them from joining in the first place.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Viet Nam commends the German presidency for having convened today's debate on women in peacekeeping operations. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing. Viet Nam is convinced that women are active, key players and agents of peace who make unique and substantive contributions to lasting peace in conflict areas. Their important roles can be strongly felt in a number of aspects. Female peacekeepers can have access to parts of populations and areas that are usually closed offto men. They can provide a presence within local communities that empowers women and girls in host communities, giving opportunities for United Nations missions to address the gender-specific issues and needs that women and girls face.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“We are also concerned about the situation in Syria, and call on all parties to refrain from the use of force and to settle disputes through peaceful negotiations to bring stability to Syria and avoid any civilian casualties. Peace in the Middle East can be achieved only if Palestinians are guaranteed a better life and their fundamental rights, including the sacred right to self- determination and the establishment of an independent and sovereign State. We also share the Secretary- General's view that both Palestinians and Israelis need to feel a sense of security and to see a horizon of hope. The root causes of the conflict must therefore be addressed. The only way to do that is through peaceful negotiations.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Urgent and decisive actions are now needed to resume direct talks between Israel and Palestine and the broader Middle East peace process. Viet Nam once again reaffirms its principled support for the two-State solution, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine existing in peace with the State of Israel. While such a resolution to the Palestine-Israel conflict would have a profound impact on the Middle East, peace in the region also requires forward movement on the other crises. We are deeply troubled by the recent rise of violence in Iraq and support the efforts of the international community and the Iraqi Government to restore stability and secure the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the interests of peace and stability in the region.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“We extend our full support to those and any other efforts of the international community aimed at bringing peace and stability to the region. The cycle of violence has plagued and will continue to plague the region unless ajust and peaceful solution is found to the almost seven-decade-long Palestinian question, as well as to the broader conflict in the Middle East. In that regard, Viet Nam supports efforts towards the peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference, including the principle ofland for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map, with a View to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting solution that will ensure the legitimate interests of all parties concerned.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“Viet Nam is extremely concerned over the escalation of violence and strongly deplores the unacceptable level of civilian casualties. We endorse Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's remarks on the atrocious action in Gaza and join him and others in calling on Israel to cease the violence against and take action to protect the Palestinian civilians. We call for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the violence against civilians and a resumption of negotiations between the parties concerned. We call for intensified efforts by the international community, in particular the Security Council and the Quartet, to achieve such a ceasefire and address the current political and humanitarian crisis, including the facilitation of humanitarian relief in Gaza.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank you, Sir, for convening this important open debate on the situation in the Middle East. We thank His Excellency Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive briefing. Viet Nam highly appreciates his efforts to reduce tensions in the area. Viet Nam aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. As we meet today, hundreds of Palestinians, many of them women and children, have been killed in the latest indiscriminate attacks against the population of Gaza. Thousands of people have been displaced, years of social and economic gains have again been undone, and hope for peace in the region has once again been shattered.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“"ASEAN member States underline that it is imperative that we find out precisely what happened to Flight MH-l7. We call for a full, independent and transparent investigation into the catastrophe. We emphasize that investigations must not be hindered. "ASEAN member States hereby convey our profound sorrow and condolences to the families and loved ones of those on board Flight MH-l7."”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“I wish to acknowledge the participation of the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. I would now like to make a statement in my national capacity that reflects the viewpoint of the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as stated on 19 July. "ASEAN member States strongly condemn the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 in eastern Ukraine on 17 July 2014. We express shock at the tragic deaths of the 298 people of multiple nationalities on board the airline. "Flight MH-l7 was flying over non-restricted airspace, and following a flight path which had been declared safe by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It is a flight route that is utilized by many international airlines plying the Asia-Europe route.”
2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source
“We sincerely hope that all the parties concerned will exercise restraint and avoid any actions that could aggravate the situation and cause casualties among civilians, while at the same time making efforts through peaceful dialogue to find solutions that ensure the legitimate interests of all parties and to meet the people's aspirations for peace, stability and development in Ukraine and the region.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“We call for expeditious, effective and responsible actions by the relevant authorities and parties on behalf of the families of the victims and in order to address other related issues. Viet Nam also requests a prompt and transparent investigation into the incident. We hope that this incident will soon be resolved through efforts and determination by the relevant authorities and parties. Viet Nam is closely following the situation in Ukraine. We are extremely concerned about the recent complicated developments in the eastern provinces of Ukraine.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“It was with profound grief that we learned of the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 in eastern Ukraine on 17 July, which caused the tragic loss of the lives of all the passengers and crew members. My delegation has just been informed that, of the four victims whose nationalities had not yet been identified when the Ambassador of Malaysia spoke, three of them are Vietnamese. We would like to convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Governments, the peoples and the bereaved families at this moment. As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Viet Nam stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Malaysia. The President, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Viet Nam have conveyed their deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Malaysia.”
2014-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7219 (2014) · source
“As part of a comprehensive approach to conflicts, we believe that it is crucial to address the root causes of conflicts by engaging all parties involved on the basis of dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes; by finding long-term, comprehensive solutions to the political, security, economic and humanitarian dimensions of conflicts; and by strengthening efforts in preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with international law. As a troop-contributing country, Viet Nam remains committed to working with other troop-contributing countries, the United Nations and other partners in the joint endeavour to ensure strong, effective United Nations peacekeeping operations that can maintain their contribution to durable peace around the world.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“As we have learned from past experience, the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations requires strict adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and universally recognized guidelines, namely, the consent of the parties, the non-use of force except in self-defence, total impartiality, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, and non-interference in their internal affairs. At the same time, recent attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers, which Viet Nam strongly condemns, compel us to ensure the highest possible standards of security and safety for peacekeepers. It is vital that peacekeeping missions be provided with sufficient resources to protect their peacekeepers in any situation.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping operations have indeed made significant contributions to reducing the threat of renewed conflicts and facilitating progress towards durable peace and sustainable development. In the face of the evolving nature of conflicts, United Nations peacekeeping operations have constantly expanded in size, mandates and complexity. Their multidimensional mandates today extend far beyond the traditional keeping of peace after conflict to cover the protection of civilians and the establishment of the necessary foundations for successful peacebuilding.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to inform the Council and the United Nations membership that, starting from the end of this month, officers from the People's Army of Viet Nam will stand together with the men and women of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. That is further testimony of Viet Nam's support for and commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations, its unwavering willingness to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security, and its continued engagement and cooperation with the United Nations and the international community. My country has also established the Viet Nam Peacekeeping Centre as a hub for training our future peacekeepers to ensure their professionalism, dynamism and high standards.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“First ofall, I would like to thank the Russian presidency for convening this open debate on the theme "United Nations peacekeeping operations: new trends". My delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing and the Secretariat, under his leadership, in particular the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, for their important support for United Nations peacekeeping operations. Allow me at the outset to pay tribute to the more than 118,000 men and women from 120 member States who are currently serving in 16 United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“At the regional level, ASEAN has established the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission of Human Rights and the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children. Initiatives like Stop Violence Against Women and workshops on women, security and peace in ASEAN are also important steps undertaken by ASEAN to raise awareness on the issue. Much remains to be done to address the challenges faced by women and girls in armed conflicts, as well as in post-conflict situations. ASEAN reaffirms our strong support and commitment to the implementation of the relevant Council resolutions to end sexual violence whenever and wherever it occurs.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“ASEAN represents a region where women have a long tradition of playing an important role in national economic and political life, during conflicts, in conflict resolution, as well as in post-conflict national reconstruction. ASEAN is strongly committed to the prevention and fight against sexual violence, particularly sexual violence in armed conflict. All ASEAN member States are parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and have supported all the relevant Security Council resolutions and presidential statements related to women and peace and security, including those on sexual violence in the context of armed conflict.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Attention should also be paid to both civilian women and those having served in the armed forces or been involved in military activities during their reintegration efforts. Lastly, while States bear the primary responsibility for preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence, the United Nations system has a special role to play, as mandated by its Member States. ASEAN recognizes the constructive role of civil society, the media and other stakeholders, many of whom are working hard to protect the rights and interests of women under difficult situations, and encourages them to work closely with States and the United Nations system in those common endeavours.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Therefore, eliminating sexual violence requires not only sanctioning perpetrators, but transforming the mindset of societies and the underlying economic and social conditions that allow sexual violence to thrive. Thirdly, victims of sexual violence must be provided with multisectoral assistance and services tailored to their specific needs. They must be protected against stigmatization and exclusion, and given the opportunity and capability to re-engage and reintegrate with their communities. Fourthly, the full and equal political, social and economic participation of women is key to addressing sexual violence at its roots. The inclusion of women and their priorities in all aspects of a peace process is crucial.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“States must promote the rule of law, justice, good governance, democracy, poverty eradication, sustainable development, gender equality and respect for and protection of human rights at national and international levels as the means of tackling the root causes of conflicts. Secondly, breaking the silence and raising awareness are essential to the prevention of sexual Violence and the protection of victims. Political discussion and initiatives at international and regional levels are of crucial importance to send the message of intolerance toward sexual violence, and that must combined with measures aimed at raising awareness at the grass-roots level.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Those actions, together with the enormous efforts by the entire United Nations and the international community, have helped raise awareness about the catastrophic impact of sexual violence in armed conflict and post conflict situations, which needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner. In that connection, ASEAN is of the view that the international community, with the United Nations at the centre, must redouble its efforts to address the three interrelated dimensions - namely, the prevention of sexual violence, care for its victims and the empowerment of women. First, the prevention of armed conflict-related sexual violence must be addressed at its root cause, that is, the prevention of armed conflicts itself. Mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution must be implemented.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Indeed, sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations leaves lasting scars for nations, communities and, above all, its victims, and may have a significant bearing on the durability of peace and prospects for sustainable development. ASEAN strongly condemns all forms of violence against women and girls, in particular sexual violence. We condemn the use of rape and other sexual violence as a tactic of war to deliberately target civilian populations. ASEAN therefore welcomes the important actions taken by the Council to address that atrocious crime, including its landmark resolutions 1325 (2000), as well as subsequent relevant resolutions and presidential statements.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 10 member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and my own country, Viet Nam. We commend the Nigerian presidency for convening today's open debate on women and peace and security with a focus on sexual violence in armed conflict. We thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/ 181) and we thank him and his Special Representative for their briefings to the Council. Sexual violence in both armed conflict and post- conflict situations continues to affect and threaten the well-being of women and girls in many regions of the world.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Nguyen Tan Dung, emphasized in his speech before the sixty-eighth session of the General Assembly (see A/68/PV.16), there is an urgent and immense need to build and reinforce strategic trust, internationally and regionally, through concrete and constructive behaviour and adherence to the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Only in such an environment of strategic trust, in which every country is a responsible stakeholder, will the world enjoy a better security environment and will the lessons of war be fully utilized.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“It requires consistent effort by the Council to find peaceful solutions to ongoing international disputes and conflicts, as well as the determined search for measures conducive to the promotion of peace. In that connection, the permanent members of the Council bear special responsibility. Having had to go through wars to defend our national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Viet Nam understands at first hand the consequences of wars and conflicts. Viet Nam therefore strongly shares an ardent desire for peace. As our Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“We must denounce the use or threat of use of force in international relations and promote the peaceful settlement of disputes and a culture of peace. We believe that those are the most marked advancements of the United Nations from the League of Nations, but much more still requires to be done. In that regard, the issues raised by the President of the Security Council are highly important. We must assist nations in the aftermath of wars and conflict to rebuild and reconcile, to address the root causes of conflict and to ensure lasting peace. As the Security Council is entrusted by the entire membership of the United Nations with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council should constantly promote themes and measures to consolidate peace and prevent war and conflict.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Thirdly, however, once broken out, wars and conflicts cause enormous suffering to human beings and grave consequences for many aspects of the life of nations directly involved as well as of others, especially in today's highly connected world. Unfortunately, a number of them are associated with historical legacies, misperceptions, misunderstandings and unintended incidents. Nowadays the United Nations and its Member States have more and better means to prevent conflict and war. We must build, strengthen and make the best use of the institutions of peace, including the development of international law, international and regional organizations and mechanisms to facilitate dialogue, confidence-building and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“It is therefore critical that we reflect on what has produced such tragic outcomes in certain places, what has prevented them in others and what we can do to build a lasting peace for all. Our delegation would like to touch upon a number of lessons of history. First, history has shown that too often wars and conflicts stem from obsolete doctrines of power politics, the ambition of domination and the imposition and the threat or use of force in settling international disputes, including those related to territorial and jurisdictional claims. Secondly, history has also shown that warlike forces will eventually meet with setbacks no matter how much power they may be able to amass initially. The aspirations of nations for their independence, sovereignty and other invaluable, legitimate rights are a source of great strength.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“It is the devastation of wars that brought the international community together in unprecedented collective endeavours "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war" and to promote social progress and better standards of life as embodied in the Charter of the United Nations. Since its inception, nearly seven decades ago, the United Nations has proved to be instrumental in preventing another world war that could, tragically, entirely destroy human civilization. The United Nations has worked hard to de-escalate, find solutions to, and address the consequences of conflicts throughout the world. Yet conflicts, both between and within States, still wreak havoc on millions of lives and the development of too many nations.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Allow me first, Mr. President, to congratulate you and the Jordanian delegation on the excellent work done during your Security Council presidency for the month of January 2014. We commend your initiative to hold today's debate on the theme "War, its lessons and the search for a permanent peace", which is related to the overriding purpose of the collective work of the United Nations. War and peace have been the first and foremost concern of humankind throughout history, and even more today because of the catastrophic consequences of two world wars and numerous other conflicts.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Emerging issues, such as climate change, energy security and maritime security, would be better dealt with by increased and diversified cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations, including United Nations specialised agencies. I take this opportunity to express the sincere thanks of ASEAN countries to the Secretary-General, United Nations bodies and the specialized agencies and their leaders for their valuable support and assistance. In conclusion, ASEAN reiterates its strong commitment to further broadening and deepening cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations, especially in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The ASEAN way of incremental interaction, consultation and dialogue could be part of the solution to conflicts and crises elsewhere. Most importantly, such dialogue is crucial to cultivating a culture ofpeace that promotes restraint, preventive diplomacy and mutual respect, as well as a strong commitment to international law, the Charter of the United Nations, including the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes. It is our hope to benefit from continued United Nations support and facilitation for the central role of ASEAN in addressing regional peace and security issues, as well as the ASEAN contribution to the work of the United Nations.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source