Vietnam supports diplomatic efforts of the United Nations and the international community that aim to restore peace, stability and justice in Guinea .

UN Security Council chairman, Ambassador Le Luong Minh made the statement in the capacity as representative of Vietnam to the council at an urgent debate on Guinea ’s situation.

The ambassador urged the parties in Guinea to exercise maximum restraint, attend to the constitutional order and the rule of law, and accord the highest priority to the safety and security of Guinean civilians, thus helping to prevent further deterioration of the situation and create favorable conditions for the planning and conduct of the legislative elections.

He also called on the defacto authorities in Guinea to seriously implement their pledge to cooperate with the United Nations independent investigation.

Minh said Vietnam supports the role of the United Nations, regional and sub-regional organisations towards finding a lasting solution and a balanced and comprehensive approach to the issue of Guinea , avoiding adverse impacts on the livelihood of the Guinean people./.