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Vietnam calls for sanctions lifted, humanitarian aid amid pandemic

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called for the lifting of sanctions and creating of favourable conditions for humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam calls for sanctions lifted, humanitarian aid amid pandemic ảnh 1Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh has called for the lifting of sanctions and creating offavourable conditions for humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19pandemic.

The official made the statement during the United NationsSecurity Council’s online high-level open debate on pandemics and thechallenges to sustaining peace held on August 12.

In his speech, he touched upon deep impact of COVID-19 onall aspects of life that is threatening the peace progress and humanitarianwork in conflicted areas across the world.

Minh highlighted the need for comprehensive solutions, statingthat Vietnam welcomes the UNSC’s adoption of Resolution 2532 on COVID-19response and on its support for the UN Secretary-General’s appeal for a globalceasefire.

He praised the role of the UN peacekeeping operations inassisting nations, adding that the involvement and coordination of the entireUN system play the key role in the realisation of the commitment to developingpeace and sustainable growth. 

Minh noted Vietnam and other ASEAN member states havemobilised concerted efforts from the communities to protect people’s health,the economy, and the regional peace and security from COVID-19 harm.

He affirmed Vietnam’s commitments and called for increasinginternational cooperation and solidarity to successfully combat the pandemic.

At the debate, participants lauded the approval ofResolution 2532, noting that the fight against COVID-19 is an opportunity forboosting international collaboration and unification within the UN./.
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