Vietnam supports reform of UN General Assembly’s operation

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, laid stress on the significance of the UN General Assembly’s operation reform to the UN’s reform while attending the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on November 10.
Vietnam supports reform of UN General Assembly’s operation ảnh 1Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa speaks at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on November 10. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – The DeputyPermanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, laid stress on the significanceof the UN General Assembly’s operation reform to the UN’s reform while attending the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on November10.

Addressing a debate at the UNGA on November 10 on reforms of the UNGA, the Vietnamese diplomat highlighted that the UN and its member countries shouldintensify measures to ensure that the UNGA can make amore effective and meaningful response to global challenges thathave been increasing in number and growing complicated. 

She stated that the UN General Assembly’s role in peace andsecurity issues should be enhanced in accordance with the UN Charter, while therelations between the UN General Assembly and other key orgnisations of the UN, includingthe UN Security Council, should be promoted.
 
Besides, it is necessary to ensure the principle of transparency andinclusiveness of the UNGA’s activities, including the selectionand election of the Secretary General, she said, adding that UNGA discussions should produce specific and action-oriented outcomes inmid and long terms tomeet the interests and aspirations of the member states.

Upcoming discussions in preparation forthe Summit for the Future and other processes must sharpen focus on notonly solutions but also measures to support the implementation of the 2030Agenda on Sustainable Development, she underscored.

At the event, other countries shared their initiatives and opinions on measuresto improve the UNGA's operation./.
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