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Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations  (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on parties involved in Libya to speed up the transitional process in Libya towards holding successful and timely elections in the country. Addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the situation in Libya on November 23, the Vietnamese diplomat reiterated the importance to continue fully complying with the ceasefire and intensifying efforts to address economic and humanitarian challenges in Libya, including activities to protect civilians and improve education about the risks related to mines and explosive remnants of war in the country. Countries bear the main responsibility for ensuring compliance with international humanitarian law, preventing and punishing serious criminal offences, he said. He also emphasized that the prosecution of … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for political progress towards elections in Libya

NEW YORK – Việt Nam voiced support for the provision of assistance to Iraq in addressing current challenges in the war-torn country during a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday. Discussing the situation in Iraq, the meeting was attended by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Speaking at the event, Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, congratulated the Government of Iraq and Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) on the well-managed elections held last month and spoke highly of the UNAMI and international organisations for backing Iraq and the IHEC in the polls. He also reiterated his support for the UNAMI and UN staff operating in the country. Quý expressed his concern over terrorist attacks in Iraq over the last few months, particularly a failed assassination attempt against the Iraqi Prime Minister, saying Việt … [Read more...] about Viet Nam backs efforts to support Iraq in addressing challenges

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam backs the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure its representation, democracy, transparency and effectiveness, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, said at a working session of the General Assembly on November 24. He called for the expansion of Security Council membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories in order to improve equitable geographical representation for the underrepresented and developing countries. At the working session, which brought together representatives from more than 170 UN member states, most of the delegates agreed on the need to reform the UNSC and realise commitments made by leaders at the high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN last year. Speaking at another working session of the UNSC on the situation in Libya, Quy called on … [Read more...] about Vietnam supports reform of UN Security Council

He called for the expansion of Security Council membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories in order to improve equitable geographical representation for the underrepresented and developing countries. At the working session, which brought together representatives from more than 170 UN member states, most of the delegates agreed on the need to reform the UNSC and realize commitments made by leaders at the high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the U.N. last year. Speaking at another working session of the UNSC on the situation in Libya, Quy called on relevant parties in Libya to expedite all necessary arrangements for the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections on time and successfully. Stressing the need to focus on the post-election period, he said it was crucial to maintain a conducive security environment for the preparation and holding of elections and in the post-election period. Calling on all relevant parties to fully uphold … [Read more...] about Vietnam supports reform of U.N. Security Council