President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the High-level General Debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: VNA) The UN’s urgent pandemic messaging was underscored by allnations, especially by Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who pointed out that this global health stormhas created obstacles for development, affecting the economic, political, andsocial life of the world, especially in small and developing countries.
“For the pandemic to be repelled, it is essentialthat we stand in solidarity, uphold a high sense of responsibility, and step upcooperation,” it quoted the Vietnamese President as saying.
It went on to say that despite a resurgence of COVID-19, Vietnam’s image was boosted in its role as a non-permanent member of the UN SecurityCouncil (UNSC) and rotating UNSC presidency, twice during 2020 – 2021. The country isalso highly regarded for its ability to steer signature events and peace-buildingefforts, it noted.
The publication held that Vietnam’s ascendancy ininternational security has been broadly witnessed in its role in hosting the2017 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the 2019 Hanoi Summit, ina meeting bringing together Democratic People’s Republic of Korean leader KimJong-un and US President Donald Trump.
“Although the summit failed to bridge any resolution onthe disarmament of a global nuclear threat, Hanoi emerged as a recognizedpeace-builder in what is generally regarded as a niche position in reconciliationor mediation diplomacy,” it claimed.
Vietnam sends officers to join the UN peacekeeping mission. (Photo: VNA) Over the past three decades, Hanoi has garneredrecognition as a responsible member of the international community, accordingto Geopolitical Monitor. The nation has successfully adopted the correct marketinstitutions that have led to more than two decades of impressive economicperformance.
UN member nations have applauded Vietnam’s vaulted rolein the promotion of the struggles for national independence, sovereignty, andself-determination. Vietnam’s remarkable journey from low to middle-incomestatus lifted over 40 million people out of poverty between 1993-2014, the article said, adding that despite spending a half-century at war, Hanoi has lost notime in supporting UN initiatives that highlight the fundamental principles ofinternational laws and the Charter in addressing international conflictsthrough peaceful means.
A central part of its openness and engagement with theworld has been the country’s willingness to acquire a more prominent voice andposition in the United Nations. This has been most evident in its successfulefforts to join UN Peacekeeping Operations in early 2014, and Vietnam has itsnational flag proudly displayed at UN Peacekeeping Missions in South Sudan andthe Central African Republic, the article noted.
Additionally, the country recognizes the urgency insupporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN FrameworkConvention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Paris Agreement (COP21). “Cooperationin mitigating and preventing the dire impacts of climate change has become morecrucial than ever before,” added Phuc in his speech.
The article said Vietnam is pledging to stake its own future to makingproactive and responsible contributions to meet the UN peacekeeping charter, touphold international law, and to achieve sustainable development goals.According to the President, “the pre-requisite to fostering recovery and growthin the post-pandemic era is to sustain peace, security, and stability in eachcountry, each region, and the world at large.”/.
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