Vietnam calls for comprehensive political solution to situation in Afghanistan
New York (VNA) – Counsellor Phan Ho The Nam, political
coordinator of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN, has highlighted the
importance of dialogue to seek a comprehensive political solution to the situation
in Afghanistan.
Addressing a debate of the UN Security Council on humanitarian crisis in
Afghanistan on November 17, the Vietnamese diplomat showed his concern about difficulties
the Afghan people are facing, especially increasingly serious food insecurity.
He emphasised the need to ensure stability, safety and
benefit of the Afghan people, while calling on parties to comply with obligations under international humanitarian law in all
circumstances, and ensure the maintenance of essential infrastructure and
services for the Afghan people.
Deborah Lyons, Special Representative for Afghanistan of the
UN Secretary-General informed about the difficult situation facing the Afghan people due to the heavy
impact of the socio-economic crisis, and instabilities caused by terrorist
organisations.
The international community needs to be most concerned in maintaining support
for people of Afghanistan in the context that up to 23 million people are being in crisis or
experiencing emergency levels of food, Lyons said.
She called on stakeholders in Afghanistan to ensure rights of the people,
especially promoting participation of women in socio-political fields, and girls’
right to education.
The UN Assistance Mission
in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is working to provide support in the country with a focus on
humanitarian coordination.
Delegates said that a comprehensive political solution to the
situation in Afghanistan should be inclusive. They also emphasised the
importance of women's participation in this process.
They also acknowledged UNAMA's efforts in supporting the Afghan people in recent times./.