(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh called for support to Vietnam’s candidacy as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure during a programme in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.
 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh addresses a program to call for support to Vietnam's UN Security Council member candidacy (Photo: VNA) |
Addressing the programme which drew more than 100 leaders, ministers and representatives of embassies and UN member countries, Minh said that Vietnam’s run for the position proves the country’s external policy of peace, independence, self–reliance as well as its wish to make more contributions to joint efforts of the international community for peace, security and sustainable development. He affirmed that if elected, Vietnam will exert every effort to promote dialogue and cooperation to prevent conflicts and peacefully settle international disputes, protect civilians amidst conflicts and deal with war aftermaths, thus building sustainable peace.
Vietnam will work to strengthen cooperation between the UN Security Council and regional organisations, he stated, expressing his belief that with the support of UN member countries, Vietnam will complete the tasks of a UN Security Council council, contributing to peace and security in the region and the world.
The same day, he had bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Australia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ecuador, Uganda Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and US Deputy Secretary of State, during which he thanked the countries for extending condolences to Vietnam over the passing away of President Tran Dai Quang.
Minh said Vietnam is willing to take the role and successfully complete the tasks of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure. He proposed that EU partners support Vietnam and push up the signing of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the bloc.
Foreign officials hailed Vietnam's position and contributions to common work in the region and the world, while promising to consider Vietnam’s proposal and continue to coordinate closely with Vietnam to maintain international peace and security, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.