Vietnam calls on countries to adhere to basic principles of UN Charter
(VOVWORLD) - Promoting a culture of peace means ensuring no threat or use of force, and peaceful settlement of disputes, which are also basic principles of the UN Charter, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, said at the UN General Assembly High-Level Forum on a Culture of Peace in New York on Saturday.
 Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang speaks at the UN General Assembly High-Level Forum on a Culture of Peace, New York, August 3, 2024. |
He called on countries to fully implement these principles, strive to achieve sustainable development goals, and promote a culture of peace for a bright future for current and future generations.
Ambassador Giang affirmed that Vietnam is a peace-loving nation, which always lives in peace and harmony with other nations throughout its history, and was forced to take up arms only to fight against intentions of domination and invasion.
The title “City for Peace” awarded to Hanoi by UNESCO 25 years ago is international recognition of the Vietnamese people’s efforts and contributions for peace, he said.
As a partner for sustainable peace, Vietnam has actively implemented the Program of Action on a Culture of Peace, and gained many achievements in socio-economic development.