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Vietnam urges countries in Sahel region to stay united against terrorism

Vietnam has underlined the need for a comprehensive approach for countries in the Sahel region to address the root causes of terrorism.
Vietnam urges countries in Sahel region to stay united against terrorism ảnh 1At a UNSC's meeting in New York (Photo: Xinhua)

New York (VNA) – Vietnam has underlined the need for a comprehensive approach for countries in the Sahel region to address the root causes of terrorism.

During the United Nations Security Council’smeeting on November 12 on activities of the Joint Force of the Group of Five forthe Sahel (FC-G5S), which comprises Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania andNiger, MinisterCounsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam tothe United Nations, called on parties concerned to strive and stay united tofight terrorism.

She shared the common concern over security,development and humanitarian challenges in Sahel region, and urged all regional stakeholders, especially those in Mali and Niger, to exercise utmost restraints, and promote national harmony via dialogue and consultation.  

The Vietnamese representative highlighted aneed to offer suitable support in resources so that the FC-G5S could performtheir assigned tasks.

Rapporteurs at the event called forproviding sustainable and long-term financial assistance for the FC-G5S.Several opinions expressed support for the establishment of a UN Support Officefor the FC-G5S to combat terrorism.

The UNSC’s member states called for serious enforcement ofhuman right and international humanitarian laws, including protectingcivilians, especially women and children. They took note of the UN SecretaryGeneral’s proposal regarding the launch of a support mechanism for theFC-G5S./. 

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