Vietnam calls for use of emerging technologies for right purposes

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations (Photo: VNA)

New York (VNA) – Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, called forthe use of emerging technologies for right purposes at the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s video meeting on “the Impactof Emerging Technologies on International Peace and Security” on May 17.

Addressing the event, which was co-initiated by Permanent Missions of China andEgypt, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the UN,the Vietnamese diplomat affirmed that that emerging technologies have helpedpromote cooperation and development, and contributed to solving pressing globalissues such as climate change and development of renewable energy, disease prevention,terrorism and food security.

The UNSC has effectively used emerging technologies such as unmanned aerialvehicles (UAV) to protect civilians and ensure security and safety forpeacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Central Africa,and Mali, as well as investigate IS crimes in Iraq, he said.

The research, development and use of new technologies must be for the purposesof peace and development of mankind, in line with international law, the UNCharter, and meet the interests of developing countries, he stressed.

To achieve these goals, countries need a comprehensive, transparent andconstructive approach at all UN forums, he said./. 

VNA