Vietnam hailed for coordinating efforts to meet challenges
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is well-prepared for its dual role as the ASEAN Chair next year and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 period, says Carl Thayer – Honorary Professor of the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
 Carl Thayer – Honorary Professor of the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy. (Photo: VNA) |
Thayer said Vietnam enjoys strong economic growth and domestic stability, two fundamental criteria for making active contributions. Vietnam also has a broad international network to support its initiatives at the UN.
Thayer praised Vietnam’s coordination of joint efforts by ASEAN and the UN to meet security challenges. Vietnam has a tradition of unity, the key factor in its victory in resistance wars, he said, adding Vietnam knows how to cooperate and negotiate with other countries. Thayer said he has confidence in Vietnam’s professional diplomacy.