Vietnam asks parties in Colombia to protect civilians, especially women and children
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam on Tuesday called on sides involved in Colombia to employ necessary measures and effective mechanisms to ensure security and protect civilians, particularly women and children.
 The UN Security Council meeting on Colombia and the performance of the UN Verification Mission in the nation on June 13, 2021 (Photo: VNA) |
Speaking at Tuesday’s UN Security Council meeting on Colombia and the performance of the UN Verification Mission in the nation, Counselor Phan Ho The Nam, political coordinator of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN, acknowledged Colombia’s positive political and socio-economic developments.
The Vietnamese representative suggested that all relevant parties continue to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve challenges and differences in the peace process, especially through mechanisms established under the Final Peace Agreement.
Vietnam supports the nation’s process of peace, security, national reconciliation, unity and development as well as the role of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, he said.